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s we enter into the New Year, it is a time to take a moment for a bit of personal reflection and introspection. Have you ever thought what will be your legacy to future generations? Have you helped someone, not because you had to, but because you wanted to? We as a society tend to Elaine Earle emphasize accumulating material possessions over giving of yourself to others. This issue of Prescott LIVING Magazine recognizes and offers a brief insight into a few local individuals deserving to be admired, who have done great things or helped someone. Young or old, rich or poor, everyone CAN be a hero, if only you try. Our interview for this edition is with longtime Prescottonian Frank Shankwitz, who came up from hardscrabble beginnings to create the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Last year, the international nonprofit granted 15,000 wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses — one every 34 minutes. He credits his late mentor with drilling into him the values that made this possible, including his catchphrase as a public speaker, “Everyone can be a hero.” There are plenty more heroes in these pages, starting with Frank Murphy. The Western Heritage Foundation’s article highlights the railroad and mining developer’s generosity to the Prescott community before and during the Christmas season of 1909. His donations of land made many of the city’s foundational institutions possible. The Smoki Museum tells us about its upcoming exhibit honoring the contributions of Native American women, including the first female chief of the Prescott Yavapai Tribe, Viola Jimulla. Yavapai County Attorney Shelia Polk honors the County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team, having never forgotten how they found her little brother when he got lost in the woods 50 years ago. And the Yavapai Humane Society gives us a modern-day hero, who took a chance this year on adopting a little dog named Howard when no one else would. Lastly, we will never forget the Heroes who have given the ultimate sacrifice as first responders. This issue also includes year-end tax tips and wealth management information, helpful tips on houseplants you can totally neglect, and trends for revitalizing your kitchen. In just a few short weeks, our inaugural Showcase LIVING AT ITS BEST magazine will be out. This coffee table book features images from over a dozen local photographers as well as historical and regional information of interest to newcomers and lifelong residents alike. Preorders are still available. 100% of the net proceeds will benefit The Boys and Girls Club of Central Arizona. Bulk sales available by calling 520-426-2074. prescottlivingmag.com/showcase From everyone at ROX Media Group, have a safe, happy and healthy holiday season! Elaine Earle Publisher, Prescott LIVING Magazine

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VOICES At Prescott LIVING Magazine, our slogan is “The Voice of the Community,” because we believe that the stories in our local region are best told by the people, companies, nonprofits and governments that comprise our community. Here are the “voices” who helped make this issue possible!

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Martha Baden

Tracey Horn

Manager, Public Services, Prescott Public Library Martha is Library Manager, public services at Prescott Public Library. Still enjoying a lifelong love of connecting people with information they need and books they’ll love, she has worked in school or public libraries in four states over the last 20 years.

Owner, Helken & Horn Advertising Agency Tracey has been assisting Northern Arizona businesses prosper, creating professional marketing and advertising materials and negotiating media and digital marketing buys since 1995. She assists with all marketing for the Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop she helped create in 2011.

Dennis Gallagher

Leslie Horton, MA, MCHES

Founder and President, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Dennis is the founder and president of the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Inc. He is also a Western artist/bronze sculptor and an active volunteer for various community events. He and his wife, MaryAnn, have been married 50 years.

Director of Yavapai County Community Health Services, County Health Officer With 15 years of public health experience, Horton currently works to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of public health services throughout Yavapai County. She is a member of the MATFORCE and Northland Cares boards of directors.

Cindy Gresser

Ken Lain

Executive Director, The Smoki Museum Cindy serves the City of Prescott as the chair of the Art in Public Places committee. She is also involved in The Rotary Club of Prescott, Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council and the Prescott Corral of Westerners.

Owner, Watters Garden Center Ken grew up in Prescott, attended Yavapai College and obtained his degrees from ASU. He married his college sweetheart Lisa Watters-Lain and has four children. His garden advice can be heard each week on the radio. Throughout the week, Ken can be found at Watters Garden Center.

Sandy Griffis

Dennis B. Light

Executive Director, Yavapai County Contractors Association Sandy is Executive Director of Yavapai County Contractors Association, and has lived in the Prescott area for 21 years. Sandy has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MBA in business with a minor in music from San Diego State.

Fire Chief, Prescott Fire Department Dennis is the fire chief for the City of Prescott and a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program and ASU Certified Public Manager Program. He is also a Certified Fire Officer through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

Sheri L. Heiney

Greg Mengarelli

President/CEO, Prescott Chamber of Commerce Sheri was hired as the President/CEO of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce in January 2017. She moved to Arizona from Michigan, and has over 23 years of chamber professional experience.

Mayor, City of Prescott Greg has lived in Prescott since 1995, and has been the Executive Director for United Christian Youth Camp for the past 23 years. He grew up in small, rural communities in Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State University. He is active in community affairs, and is currently the President of the Prescott Unified School District Board. THE HERO EDITION • NEW YEAR 2020

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Ray Newton

Marnie Uhl

Journalist and Professor-Administrator Emeritus, Northern Arizona University A veteran of weekly and daily newspapers and book editing and writing — Ray has been there. He is a Professor-Administrator Emeritus from Northern Arizona University, now retired and residing in Prescott with his wife, Patty.

President & CEO Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Marnie has been the President/CEO since 2006 and successfully led the Chamber to a national accreditation through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation. She was selected as Prescott Area Leadership’s Woman of the Year 2017 and serves on many professional and nonprofit boards. Marnie has been in the Chamber industry for 20 years.

Kell Palguta

Fred Veil

Mayor, Town of Prescott Valley Kell moved to Prescott Valley in 1996 from a small town in Maine. In 1998 he began his career in public service as a police officer. He takes great pride in being elected the youngest Mayor in Yavapai County, and his goals are to ensure that every citizen’s voice is heard.

Executive Director, Sharlot Hall Museum Fred is the Executive Director of the Sharlot Hall Museum. He is a Marine Corps veteran and former Sheriff of the Prescott Corral of Westerners International, he conceived and organized the Western History Symposium. He is a board member of the Arizona History Convention and member of the Tourism Advisory Committee for the City of Prescott.

Sheila Polk

Loree Walden

Yavapai County Attorney Sheila is a native Arizonan, who has served as the Yavapai Attorney for 17 years. A career prosecutor, Sheila chairs MATFORCE, the substance abuse coalition, and is the driving stimulus behind the law enforcement course “What You Do Matters: Lessons from the Holocaust.”

Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society Loree is originally from Hawaii and moved to Prescott in 2010. Her background spans a variety of careers, including 20 years of taxes, 8 years of radio traffic and now as marketing manager for Yavapai Humane Society, where she gets to advocate for and help animals find furever homes.

Tom Reilly

Tori Ward

President, CEO Renovations, Your Complete Remodel Resource As an architect and general contractor, Tom has been designing and building in Prescott for the past 36 years. He has also served on many committees, including Prescott City Council and Yavapai County Planning and Zoning Commission.

ROX Travel, Cruise and Resort Specialist Victoria “Tori” is a cruise and resort specialist with a master’s degree in political science. She has completed more than 30 certification courses with the cruise and tour industry including the most advanced certification, Commodore, from Princess Cruise Lines.

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O Hundreds Visit Granite Dells Estates’ Grand Opening of 3 New Neighborhoods

undreds of interested buyers attended the grand opening of Granite Dells Estates, Phase Two during a daylong Sept. 14 event. Located just a few hundred yards south of the Granite Dells Parkway, off Highway 89A on the northeast edge of Prescott, potential homebuyers had a chance to tour all three new neighborhoods: • Sunset Ridge, a private gated community – 12, 2-acre or larger lots for custom and semi-custom homes. • The Peaks – 60 custom home sites of up to 1.4 acres. • The Vistas – 83 custom lots, all of which have stunning views in every direction. A ll homes have underground utility infrastructure. City water, sewer, garbage collection, natural gas and electricity are onsite. Cable TV and

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internet, telephone and other electronic communications systems are provided through fiber optic networks. A recently constructed 3.25 million-gallon water tank serves the Granite Dells area and adjacent land both north and south of Highway 89A. All three of the new subdivisions have access to the just-opened Granite Dells Clubhouse, centrally located at 5520 Crown Rock Trail. The 4,500-square-foot building features a full fitness center and gym equipped with sophisticated training equipment. The clubhouse also has locker rooms and towel service. A heated outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool and spa (which will be open seasonally), two pickleball courts, an event lawn and a fire pit for gatherings are featured amenities. Granite Dells owner and

founder Mike Fann, president of Fann Contracting, said he was pleased to see Phase Two begin. Fann opened Phase One of the 1,100-acre, multimillion-dollar development during the summer of 2015. Fann emphasized he wanted Phase Two to fuse ecological and environmental concerns with attractive, professionally designed and engineered homes people will enjoy living in. Fann, a Prescott resident for more than 60 years, said when he first purchased the land for future home development, he was committed to “making the Dells a premier residential area that offers owners a healthy and environmentally sustainable lifestyle.” He said housing development will follow the natural contours of the terrain. He

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fficials from the Arizona Association for Economic Development recognized ROX Media Group and two of their municipal partners for the preparation of creative and innovative economic development materials. The recognition came during the late October multiday forum AAED sponsored at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center. During formal noon luncheon ceremonies Oct. 24, AAED personnel recognized ROX Media Group, along with the City of Eloy, by presenting the coveted Golden Prospector Award for its marketing brochure. That brochure required a solid six months of research, design and preparation by the ROX Media Group team, including Bea Lueck, Rock Earle and Rebecca Bowen. ROX Media Group also received an Award of Merit for the marketing brochure the ROX team created for the Maricopa Economic Development Alliance and City of Maricopa. “Everyone on the ROX team is grateful for the recognition of our work,” said CEO and Publisher, Elaine Earle. Highlighting the strengths of the individual communities, these custom marketing brochures provide definitive information about the communities unique economic successes, progress and objectives and are circulated to create awareness of potential business opportunities. AAED serves the entirety of Arizona. Its mission is to be the unifying voice for advocacy of responsible economic development through professional education, public policy and collaboration.

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opularity of the nonstop flights from Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) is such that United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines, is going to add a second daily, round-trip, nonstop flight to Denver beginning March 5, 2020. That increase doubles the number of departures from the airport to Denver and complements the daily nonstop flights to Los Angeles. In addition, United Express is adding an additional 450 seats on flights this Thanksgiving and Christmas season, airport officials announced. Airport Director Robin Sobotta said, “This is an impressive testament of the airline’s faith in the strong demand for air service in the area. Some smaller airports must provide revenue guarantees to air carriers to gain additional flights. However, no guarantee was required for this additional

flight, because of the extraordinary commercial air service market found in Prescott.” In the 17 months since United Express passenger service began, more than 61,000 passengers have flown to or from the airport. A press release issued by the City indicated the additional Denver flight will operate for four months — March through June 2020. The flight will then pause during the summer months because the midday summer heat, coupled with PRC’s shorter runway, causes weight restrictions on flights. However, when the runway is lengthened, it is anticipated that service will increase. In the meantime, City officials are waiting for word from the Federal Aviation Administration that a grant application requested several months ago has been approved. Those funds are to help the City meet the

$13,894,531 construction price for a new terminal and related facilities and equipment. The City Council has been considering sources of funds for extension of the runway used by commercial jets. Also, the Arizona Department of Transportation has indicated it would provide $1 million that could be used for design and related expenses for the terminal. City officials are pleased that the FAA-Western Division earlier this year named PRC (also known as Ernest A. Love Field) as the 2019 Outstanding Airport. The FAA recognition said in part, “This award is granted in recognition of the exemplary

work done by the City in proactively creating a Prescott Regional Airport-Ernest A. Love Field master plan with significant involvement from the community, focus upon enhancing safety of the airport, and accommodating continued growth in commercial passenger service.” The FAA has elevated PRC to Primary Commercial Airport Status. Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli commented, “The City has an amazing team that has accomplished so much in a short time. We are proud of our airport staff and all City support personnel who have helped us get to this point.”

Findlay Subaru donates science books to Prescott High School

he Prescott High School Science Department is the recipient of dozens of valuable science books because of a unique partnership between the American Association for Advancement of Science and Findlay Subaru of Prescott. David “Mac” Macfarlane, general manager of Findlay Subaru, took 15 large boxes of donated science books to the PHS Science Department in early October. Welcoming Macfarlane were PHS Principal Mark Goligoski, As-

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David “Mac” Macfarlane, general manager, Findlay SubaruPrescott, tells Prescott High School administrators and students about the valuable science books that were contributed to the school through cooperative efforts of Subaru and The American Association for the Advancement of Science. (Courtesy photo)

sistant Principal Clark Tenney, Department Chair Pam Bergstrom, and dozens of science students.

Macfarlane explained that donating science books to schools is part of the Subaru of America campaign called “Subaru Loves Learning.” Macfarlane said the books represent a full diversity of scientific subjects in non-textbook formats. “They are contemporary and represent the best scientific thinking that can be found in the U.S.,” he said. Macfarlane said the book contribution program is annual and that Findlay Subaru plans to participate again next year with contributions

to another school system. Goligoski said the contribution enhanced significantly the science library. He added that current budget restraints limited the ability of the school system to purchase such books. The estimated value of the contributed books is several thousand dollars. “Not just students but the entire educational community will benefit from the generosity of our local Subaru dealership,” Goligoski said.

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Frank Shankwitz

First President and Co-founder of Make-A-Wish Foundation Interview by Ray Newton

Everyone Can Be A Hero PRESCOTT LIVING: Frank, you’ve been lauded across the United States and internationally as the first president and co-founder of Make-A-Wish Foundation. What’s your personal reaction to that kind of recognition? FRANK SHANKWITZ: Very humbling. It’s not something I ever strove for. It opens up a lot of doors. It allows me to sit on boards and to assist other nonprofits. The most important thing — it gives me a little bit of credibility on how to tell people how to give back to their community. Everyone can be a hero. PRESCOTT LIVING: What drove you to believe in giving back? FRANK SHANKWITZ: I had a hard, troubled youth — hungry all the time. But a mentor in Seligman, Arizona, Juan Delgadillo, became my first father figure. Before that, my mom and I lived in tents, we lived in cars, we lived in flophouses. But the biggest thing was, “Frank when you can, give back.” This was the 1950s. He gave me an example: “Look at the Widow Sanchez. She’s always bringing you and your mom beans, tortillas. Look at her yard. It’s a mess. Look at that front porch. It needs painting and sanding. You’re big enough to go clean up that yard and paint. OK, you don’t have the money to give back, but give back your time.” That just stuck with me. He also taught me a work ethic. He taught me about building character, what integrity meant, all of those things. He introduced me

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rank Shankwitz’s compassion in 1980 for a 7-year-old boy dying of leukemia lead to what is now the world’s largest charity granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. The movie Wish Man about his life was released in June 2019. It started when Shankwitz was an Arizona Highway Patrol officer and he met Chris Greicius, a Phoenix youngster who wanted to be a Highway Patrol motorcycle officer. Something about the boy touched his soul, inspiring him to start the nonprofit Make-A-Wish Foundation, which granted its first wish in 1981. Shankwitz’s own youth was challenging. Much of his childhood was spent on the move until he ended up in Seligman. A local businessman, the late Juan Delgadillo, became his father figure and mentor. It was Delgadillo who pounded into Shankwitz the mantra “Everyone can be a hero.” He graduated from high school in Prescott in 1961, joined the Air Force, and after returning to Arizona in 1965 earned a degree from Phoenix College in 1970. Two years later he began his 42-year career with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), where he was a motorcycle officer. Shankwitz was deeply touched by his experience helping Chris — who was quite the fan of Ponch and Jon from CHiPs TV fame. He wanted to fulfill the lad’s wish to become an honorary Arizona Highway Patrol officer before his death. Previously, the officer was injured in a life-threatening motorcycle accident. Then he meet Kitty Carlisle, a DPS secretary, who volunteered to help him get back on his career path, and at the same time help Shankwitz start the charity. They married in 1983, the year the Make-A-Wish Foundation went national. It is now international. Today, more than 450,000 children in the United States and its territories and thousands more in the 36 nations on five continents are beneficiaries of Shankwitz’s vision. The organization granted more than 15,000 requests last year — one every 34 minutes — to fulfill a wish for a child with a life-threatening illness. The couple may now live quiet lives in their Prescott home, but they both are called upon frequently to share their “Everyone Can Be a Hero” vision. Forbes Magazine named Shankwitz in 2016 one of the “Top 10 Keynote Speakers.” Shankwitz serves on several national and international boards of directors, including Level Up Homes and Cause Equity, both based in Seattle. He is an advisory committee member for U.S. Vets Prescott Chapter, The Wounded Blue, Broadway Hearts and several other philanthropic groups. Shankwitz wrote a book, Wish Man, published in 2018.

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The ROX Interview (continued) to sports. I also was in his dance band (laughs) at 12 years old, playing drums in bars all around Northern Arizona. I always remembered Juan’s advice. PRESCOTT LIVING: Tell us about Chris Greicius and the first wish. What prompted you to go above and beyond to make this little boy’s wish come true? FRANK SHANKWITZ: Well it, it wasn’t just me at that time. I’d never met Chris. Tom Austin, Customs Agent, was a friend of Ron Cox, one of our undercover narcotics agents. Ron Cox and I went to the academy together, so we were friends. In off time we’d watch CHiPs. CHiPs was very popu-

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lar at the time. — (laughs) — if anybody remembers CHiPs. It was a popular NBC television show about the adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers Ponch and Jon. We learned later that Chris, who had terminal leukemia and only a few weeks to live, watched CHiPs all the time. Tom Austin had befriended Chris’s mother. Tom’s wife was a friend of Chris’ mother — a single divorced mom. She learned that Chris wanted to be a Highway Patrol motorcycle like Ponch and Jon. He mentions this to Agent Cox. They talked to our commanders. They wanted

to fly him to our headquarters building in Phoenix. They wanted me to be standing by when the helicopter comes in. They said, “Frank, we want you pulling in on your motorcycle just as a helicopter is landing. When Chris is coming in, he can look out the helicopter nose and see you.” I could see Chris’ face — this big grin — as they’re landing. I have very red hair like Larry Wilcox, who played the character Jon Baker. But I tan easily so I could’ve been Ponch, who was Hispanic. (laughter) When the helicopter landed, I thought our paramedics were going to help him out, because he’s coming off IVs. But the door opens. Chris jumps out in his little red pair of red sneakers and runs over. “Hi, I’m Chris. Can I get on your motorcycle?” I’m looking and his mother’s crying. Then it dawns on me. She has this 7-yearold who instead of lying in the hospital bed, is running all over the place, screaming. It’s because all these guys set this up. I asked Chris, “Chris, let’s go for a ride on the motorcycle.” He got very nervous, no voice, really shaking, real serious look. “You don’t have doors.” “Well, you just rode in the helicopter.” “Helicopters have doors,” he responded. Just then a squad car pulled up. I said, ‘Well, there’s a Sergeant. You wanna help him drive the squad car?” “Well yeah, they have doors.” So he’s driving all around the parking lot, red lights and sirens. One of the officers said, “Chris, you are a Highway Patrol officer.” He was sworn in that day, the first and only honorary Highway Patrol officer in the history of the Highway Patrol up until about a year ago. Complete with his Smokey hat, the badge that was assigned to him and the certificate making him the full police officer. Another officer said, “We need a uniform.” Two ladies spent all night making a custom uniform for the boy. Early next morning, my commanders called me. “We want you to lead a full procession of motorcycles and squad cars to Chris’ neighborhood to present him his uniform. About 8 a.m., we’re in a real nice neighborhood in Scottsdale — red lights and sirens. Neighbors coming out. Chris

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hears it and comes out, just as big smile. We hand him his uniform. He runs into a house, comes out wearing his uniform, just beaming. He’s got on his Smokey hat. He asks if he can get on my motorcycle. “Well, of course you can.” Then he gets on a motorcycle. He starts rubbing the wings the motorcycle officers wear. He said, “I wish I could be a motorcycle officer. How can I do that?” First time I heard that word — wish. And I said, “Well Chris, this is a training we do. If you only had a motorcycle, we’d set up some traffic cones in your driveway right here and test you right now.” :This little kid runs into the house, comes riding out a little battery operated motorcycle his mother got for him in place of a wheelchair. Where he got the aviator sunglasses is beyond me. So we set up the cones. Chris goes

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through the cones, comes back very serious, “Did I pass?” I said, “You know, you did, Chris.” Now, sometimes he gets in your face. “When do I get my wings?” “Well, those are special order, Chris. The jeweler out in Apache Junction makes those. They’re not just on a shelf. I’ll order those.” “You promise?” “I promise, Chris.” Two days later, as I was on the way to pick up the wings, the dispatcher called. “We just learned Chris is in the hospital, in a coma. You are authorized to go Phoenix and visit him.” I walked in a hospital room. He’s in the coma. Just as I pinned the wings on his shirt, he came out of the coma. It was like a scene in a movie. He looked at me, “Am I motorcycle officer now?”

“Yes, you are Chris.” He asked for his uniform. He rubbed the wings. He showed his mother. He’s giggling a little bit. I left. A couple hours later, Chris passed away. I always like to think, “Maybe those

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M In addition to being Arizona’s Christmas City, Prescott is also proudly the Most Patriotic City in Arizona.

erry Christmas and Happy New Year from Arizona’s Christmas City. The holiday season here in Prescott is one filled with beauty and joy, capping off a year filled with wonderful moments and milestones for our community. As Prescott continues to receive recognition on the national and international stages and rank in various publications as one of the seven best Arizona cities to visit for Christmas (www.travelawaits.com), one of the 19 cities that must been seen in 2019 (www.Expedia.com), one of the 50 most beautiful towns to visit (www.theculturetrip.com) and top five best places to raise a family in 2019 (www.homesnacks.com), just to name a few, we are even more proud to call Everybody’s Hometown our home. While these accolades remind us of the wonderful things Prescott has to offer, we also keep in mind areas in which we can improve and enhance our amenities. Throughout 2019 City staff and our partners in the community have worked diligently on revitalizations in and around downtown, including the recently updated and beautified Whiskey Row Alley, Granite Creek Corridor enhancements and ongoing work at the site of the future Hilton Garden Inn. These enhancements will make what is already a precious and historic part of our town even better for residents and visitors alike. In addition to being Arizona’s Christmas City, Prescott is also proudly the Most Patriotic City in Ari-

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zona (www.insurify,com). This prestigious title is evident in our community’s Veterans Day parade, a great number of services provided to our veterans and active duty service members and our annual HopeFest. This year we had the privilege of paying our respects to local heroes. On Sept. 7 the Courthouse Plaza filled with grateful community members for a special ceremony to welcome home members of the Charlie Company 1-158th Infantry “Bushmasters” Battalion. These Arizona National Guard citizen soldiers were deployed in the Middle East in support of overseas contingency operations from June 2018 to May 2019. It was truly an honor to welcome back these heroic men and women to Prescott and to their families. Following the return of Charlie Company, Prescott played host to a highly distinguished living war hero, Lt. Col. Dave Hamilton, who participated in the annual Wings Out West Airshow in October. The airshow was a great success in its third year of partnership between Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, recognizing the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. We were fortunate to have Hamilton, the last living Pathfinder pilot who flew on D-Day, present for this signature special event in our community. Not only did PRC see success with the airshow, but this year also marked the first full year of service with United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines. In reaching over 25,000 enplanements (boardings) in 2019, PRC has secured its position as a premier regional airport and has made access to Everybody’s Hometown even easier. While this enhanced service has been exciting for our community, PRC’s regional accessibility and our second-to-none quality of life have caught the eye of renowned aviation company Eviation. Eviation has selected Prescott as the home of its innovative and industry-first all-electric aircraft, Alice. This truly puts Prescott on the map and offers an opportunity for Embry-Riddle and Yavapai College students to participate in groundbreaking work that could change the way people travel regionally. Looking back on so many accomplishments, we can be proud of the direction we are headed and of the tight-knit community bonds we continue to hold. What a wonderful year 2019 has been, and how exciting it will be to see what 2020 holds.

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G I truly believe that if more people take a few minutes out of their busy day and try and do something nice for just one person, our community would be better off.

reetings everyone! I hope you all are getting ramped up for the holidays as well as the start of a new year. Here in Prescott Valley we have a lot of unique, exciting things coming up on the calendar. The first is the opening of the Valley of Lights, which is an opportunity for families to travel a 1-mile route of Christmas magic in the safety and comfort of your vehicle. Enjoy tunnels, stationary and animated displays aglow with thousands of festive lights. It’s a wonderful place to bring your holiday guests. With the weather getting colder outside, things really start to heat up inside at the Findlay Toyota Center with the start of the season for the Northern Arizona Suns. The NAZ Suns offer a great opportunity for a family to go out for the evening and watch high-caliber athletes on the basketball court. Some of these athletes you may see play on a Friday night in Prescott Valley are the same players you might see on TV playing for the Phoenix Suns on a Saturday. If you have a free night, be sure to check out a game. I promise you won’t regret it. Don’t miss out on our annual holiday events – Festival of Lights and Night Light Parade at the Civic Center Friday, Dec. 6 starting at 5 p.m. with music from local schools and the lighting of the Civic Center Complex, followed by the parade. Our New Year’s Eve celebration starts at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Findlay

Join the Town of Prescott Valley on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. to noon for the Polar Bear Splash. Mayor Kell Palguta and Police Chief Steve Roser have committed to taking the COLD plunge!

Toyota Center parking lot. Enjoy activities, games, contests, s’mores prepared by the Central Arizona Fire & Medical firefighters and a huge bonfire. At 8:30 p.m. we’ll light up the first of two fireworks shows, bringing in the year 2020 with the second show at midnight. Coming up on Jan. 4 is the Polar Bear Splash. This event brings out the brave men and women who are willing to jump into our Mountain Valley Splash pool in the dead of winter. The public is welcome to attend and cheer on these hardy souls as well as enjoy a free pancake breakfast and hot chocolate. Do you feel brave enough to battle the freezing water? If you get a chance to go, you might even see me down at the pool giving it a shot. I am excited as well as terrified to report I have been selected by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona to be a “celebrity” dancer for their upcoming fundraising event Dancing For the Stars. This involves my dancing partner Jamie Procknow coming up with an entertaining dance for the audience, all while trying to raise as much money as possible for the clubs. I absolutely cannot dance a lick, but I am committed to such a great event and trying to do all that I can to raise as much money as possible. This event is responsible for raising, in one day, more than a third of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona’s annual operating budget. If you are interested in finding out more or donating to this great cause, please visit www.dancingforthestars.net. The theme of this edition of Prescott LIVING is Everyone Can Be A Hero. I truly believe that if more people take a few minutes out of their busy day and try and do something nice for just one person, our community would be better off. I recently visited a Prescott Valley resident who just turned 100 years old. This woman told me that the secret to such a long and eventful life is waking up happy and trying to be nice to everyone you meet. These are truly words to live by and should be considered by all. For more information on Town events, please visit www. pvaz.net. I wish everyone a happy holiday season and hope that 2020 is the best year ever for you and your family. I know Prescott Valley is looking forward to 2020 and all of the exciting changes and new events sure to come.

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he Prescott Chamber of Commerce launched its new Gift Prescott program a year ago – a shopping experience program, it is an economic initiative focused on engaging local businesses in the growing gift certificate market and encouraging residents to shop locally. Over $100 billion is spent annually on gift cards and certificates. The Prescott Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer this opportunity to member merchants to showcase to customers and the community through a gift certificate program. Using the program is easy. Visit the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 117 W. Goodwin St., and you can conveniently purchase a gift certificate for yourself or somebody else, redeemable at any participating merchant within the greater Prescott area. Just in time for the holidays! With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to determine where you will do your shopping. Where you choose

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to shop affects the economy, the environment and ultimately the quality of life for the City of Prescott.

Benefits of Shopping Locally Create more jobs. Brick-and-mortar businesses are among the largest employers in the country and offer a multitude of jobs, particularly to those in the local community. Not only do these businesses employ more individuals, but they also are the customers of local accountants, wholesalers, farmers, printers, etc. Support your locally based businesses, and you will create jobs for your friends, your loved ones and even yourself. Keep the community unique, and let it thrive. There is nothing more fulfilling than watching a community develop and thrive. Where you shop, eat and have fun is what helps make your community a home and adds a unique sense of character to the area. Plus, studies show that entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to set-

tle in communities that recognize, support and preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses, helping the community to continue to grow and be successful. Support yourself. Let’s face it, you’re not just supporting the local businesses, but you’re also supporting yourself. Multiple studies have shown that when you buy from locally based brick-and-mortar businesses, a much greater chunk of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms, which help to strengthen the economic base of the community. What else does this mean? A greater percentage of local businesses help keep your taxes lower and provide high quality municipal infrastructure and services. For more information about the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.prescott.org, call us at 928-445-2000 or 800-266-7534, or stop by the Visitor Information Center located at 117 W. Goodwin St., Prescott, AZ 86303.

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certification they have. Two of the most common and rigorous certification programs are Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). Both ensure their holders have a well-rounded knowledge of financial planning and can work effectively in most aspects of your financial life. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are keen at organizing investments and reducing tax burdens, while Chartered Mutual Fund Counselors (CMFC) help investors navigate the complexities of such large funds. A Certified Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) focuses on alternative types of investments, including real assets, hedge funds and commodities. Most charges are assessed as a percentage of the total amount of wealth being managed, while some advice is available on a flat-fee basis. “Fee-only” advisers earn their income solely from fees paid by their customers and not from commissions for

selling certain financial products. This model can eliminate most conflict-of-interest issues but tends to be more expensive than some customers can afford. The greater Prescott area is home to wealth managers and financial planners who can fit into at least one of these or multiple molds. Working with a planner who lives and works in your community means you’re more likely to be talking to someone familiar with the costs of living there and how to maximize your potential to live your best life.

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Ashley Stovall Named Vice President for Northern Arizona Suns Basketball

Ashley Stovall

shley Stovall, previously the business manager, was recently named vice president of business operations for the Northern Arizona Suns (NAZ Suns) professional basketball team. The NAZ Suns play in the Findlay Toyota Center, at 3201 N. Main St. in Prescott Valley. Stovall, 33, has been affiliated with professional sports in Prescott Valley for about 10 years. She was first hired as the game operations manager and later assistant general manager for the then-Sundog professional hockey team. When the Sundogs dropped out of hockey in 2016, the NAZ Arizona Suns

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moved into the event center. Stovall stayed with the organization and worked with Chris Presson, who then was the chief executive for the NAZ Suns and the Indoor Football League Arizona Rattlers, a Phoenix-based team. Stovall, a California native, had been in the hospitality industry in Hawaii before moving to Prescott Valley. When Presson accepted a position with the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Eskimos in September, the Phoenix Suns Arena Sports Group, which owns the NAZ Suns, the Phoenix Mercury and the Arizona Rattlers, offered Stovall the leadership position with the Gatorade League (G League) team. Vince Kozar, chief operating officer of the sports group, said of Stovall: “Ashley has shown herself to be a tremendous operator on our G League product. We’re excited about her growth and where she and our team can take our business in Prescott Valley.” The G League has grown to 28 teams across the country and is a feeder program into the NBA. The NAZ Suns are a farm team for the NBA Phoenix Suns. Stovall explained that many of

from Dorn Homes and Mandalay Homes. Both builders have model homes and sales representatives on-site. Dorn Homes has five available floor plans starting in the in the high $300,000s. Dorn Homes advertises that their homes are “Organic Home Plus” healthy and extremely energy efficient. Mandalay Homes has four models open. Six floorplans are available, starting in the mid$300,000s. Their ION Series energy-efficient homes recent-

the players for the NAZ Suns are but one step away from being called to the NBA. “We really want to let the greater public in central and northern Arizona know that we have high quality professional basketball here in Prescott Valley. Many people don’t realize they can see future NBA stars right here on our home court,” she said. “That’s going to be my main priority — to build team and

brand awareness and to encourage fans to come see the NAZ Suns. I am really pleased with the support we are getting from the Town of Prescott Valley, the local chambers of commerce and area residents. For example, the Town has put Suns banners on light poles throughout the community.” She continued, “I think it’s great — and reasonable — family entertainment, especially with season ticket rates starting as low as $9.”

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he 2019-2020 s ea s on schedule for the Northern Arizona Suns professional basketball team saw the team taking home court Nov. 9 at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley. The Suns tipped off against the Agua Caliente Clippers, who defeated them 121-120 after trailing for almost the entire game. T he team has a 50-game schedule this season, with 24 games at home. A record 28 teams will play in the NBA Gatorade League, which is a feeder league for the NBA. The

NAZ Suns are owned by the Phoenix Suns Arena Sports Group. Bret Burchard is in his third year as head coach for the NAZ Suns, joined by Jeff Feld, who was named general manager for the team in September. Season tickets start at $9 per game. Other ticket benefits include exclusive team events, discounts on team gear, playoff priority and free Phoenix Suns tickets. For more information about the 24-game ticket package, visit www.nazsuns.com/memberships or call 928-772-7867.

ly received a U.S. Department of Energy Housing Innovation Award. Custom homebuilders are Carrington Homes, Stoddard Lifestyle Homes, Bella Construction and BSN Builders. All have personnel available to meet with interested buyers. Anita Morgan-Reese, an administrative assistant with property management company HOAMCO, has an office within the clubhouse. She and her assistant, Michelle Passmore, are

available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week to meet those interested. They also can be reached at 928-350-8146. Custom home sites also are available from the New Home Marketplace and its representatives at Realty Executives, 113 W. Goodwin St. in downtown Prescott. Their telephone number is 928-308-2211. For more information, visit www.LifeAtTheDells.com

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Reverse Mortgages Now Essential Part of Retirement Savings By Donna Linton, Reverse Mortgage Adviser, Sterling Mortgage Services Provided By Bill Binkey, HECM Vice President, The Federal Savings Bank

very professional in the reverse mortgage field works tirelessly to help the public overcome the never-ending misconceptions that have been plaguing our industry for three decades. We have had some positive PR, but we are far from where an industry as old as ours should be. I have sat with skeptics at many kitchen tables and overheard misinformed seniors talking about our product with only negative comments. Even close relatives can’t seem to grasp the facts after having explained it as best I can. The problem is the result of several factors, including common misconceptions about a complicated financial product that have been hard to dispel. Most Americans simply don’t understand the ins and outs of the product, with many holding on to the false belief that the bank owns the borrower’s home. The reverse mortgage program has changed substantially from its inception.

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You Can Take Preventive Action Against Falls by Leslie Horton, Director, Yavapai County Community Health Services

ccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in four adults age 65 and older report falling each year. Falling is a traumatic event and can result in broken bones, head injuries and even death. Death rates related to falls are increasing nationally, as well as in the county. In 2015, there were 82 deaths due to falls in Yavapai County. Our county ranks second-highest in Arizona for age-adjusted fall injury-related hospital discharge rates. This is attributed to several factors, some of which are harsh weather conditions and uneven terrain. Many individual factors could put one at risk for a fall, including muscle weakness from inactivity, vitamin D deficiency, use of three or more medications, vision problems, home and environmental hazards, and more. As we enter into the winter months, it is a good idea to be aware of your health and surroundings and to take steps to reduce the risk of a fall.

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Tips to prevent a fall • Physical activity: Endurance, strength, and flexibility exercises can improve stability. Start with a gentle exercise and build up. Tai chi is an effective exercise to prevent a fall. • Talk with your doctor: Let your healthcare team know if you have fallen. They may help you understand why the fall happened and if they are able to provide further assistance. • Home and environment safety: Clear walkways and hallways of clutter and make sure non-slip rugs are in place. • Be aware of daily habits that put you at risk: Something you’ve done over the years may no longer be safe. For example, wearing flip-flops affects how we walk or move and causes us to not pick up our feet. • Enroll in a fall prevention program: These programs have been proven to be effective strategies and incorporate physical activity.

What if a fall happens? Even if you work hard to prevent falls, sometimes life still happens. What should you do if a fall happens? Let time be your friend. Use a few minutes to settle down, breathe, and take inventory. Ask those assisting you to wait a few minutes, giving you time to assess how you feel before any further action is taken. Depending on a helper’s physical condition, they may or may not be able to assist you without hurting themselves or causing further injury. The best thing to do is call 911. They will dispatch Emergency Medical Services. They respond to many fall calls and have the skills to properly assess your condition and move you.

Local Programs and Classes (offered by Yavapai County Community Health Services in collaboration with Northern Arizona Council of GovernmentsArea Agency on Aging):

• A Matter of Balance workshops, call 928-460-5571 • Tai Chi, call 928-442-5372 • Healthy Living with Chronic Conditions, call 928-442-5372

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Joints, Allergies & Flu Shots All Are Winter Concerns Quality of Life It’s winter! Do your knees and joints feel more achey with the colder temperatures? You don’t have to suffer. There are many treatment options for any knee or joint pain due to osteoarthritis that can be considered before surgery. Our cutting-edge technology and treatments include: • Physical therapy, home exercise, swimming, aqua therapy • Medications, topical gel • Braces, sleeves and splints • Platelet Rich Plasma injection (using your own blood product) • Viscous injections • Stem cell treatments At Thumb Butte Medical Center, we do not want your quality of life to be impaired by health issues. Our VAT testing helps patients prevent future falls. For those suffering from obesity, we can help patients lose weight through diet coaching and medical treatments. For those afflicted with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, there are treatments to help avert further cardiac and lung disease. The TM Flow Test can detect and prevent early diabetic neuropathy. Winter allergies and local prescribed burns Many people associate allergy flare-ups with springtime pollens.

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Yet it’s not uncommon to experience winter allergy symptoms from prescribed burns, molds, dust mites, animal dander, foods and even your Christmas tree. You’re probably not allergic to your Christmas tree itself, but perhaps the tree sap, pollen and mold spores that come in with the tree trigger allergies. It’s not uncommon to confuse allergy symptoms with a cold. With a cold, nasal secretions are usually discolored, you may have a mild fever, chills and body aches, and it usually goes away in a week or so. Allergy symptoms persist for weeks, including sinus headaches, sinus pressure, drippy nose, itchy eyes and throat and not falling asleep easily. Here at Thumb Butte Medical Center, we can identify your allergies by a simple blood test or skin test. We then can develop a treatment plan to help you manage them. Make sure flu and pneumonia shots are up to date Influenza can be a serious health risk, especially for our senior population or those with chronic health issues. It is much better to prevent the flu and pneumonia than to treat it once the infection has occurred. A yearly flu shot can help to keep you healthy throughout the flu season, and one is recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season,” according to the CDC website. “Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at high risk of serious complications from influenza.”

Flu vaccines can reduce flu illnesses, doctor visits and missed work/school. The flu vaccine is safe for children over 6 months and pregnant women. It is especially important to get your flu vaccination if you have chronic health conditions such as: • Asthma • Lung Disease • Blood disorders • Compromised immune systems • Diabetes • COPD Come see us at our two locations in urgent care or as a walk-in. No need for an appointment. For those living in nursing homes or assisted-living care facilities, it is also important they receive a flu vaccine. We can schedule a nurse practitioner to come to your location to administer flu shots to your residents. Please call to schedule a visit. At Thumb Butte Medical Center, we are proud to be a state-of-the-art multispecialty clinic, offering care to patients of any age. Walk-ins and new patients are always welcome. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we have two locations to serve you: PRESCOTT 3124 Willow Creek Road Prescott, AZ 86301 928-445-7085 PRESCOTT VALLEY 6496 E. Highway 69 Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 928-775-9007

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Benefits of Hiking and Outdoor Activities Multiply in the Winter by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator, Prescott Parks and Recreation

ewer hours of sunlight and overall cooler temperatures may tempt one to take their exercise regimen indoors during the winter months. However, Prescott’s relatively mild climate allows for year-round outdoor recreation opportunities that attract many residents and visitors to the area. Combined with the Prescott National Forest, over 550 miles of multiuse nature trails are easily accessed essentially from our backyards. Diverse geologically, in this area — literally within minutes of a short drive — one could find themselves among the unprecedented views of the Granite Dells or under the towers of Ponderosa Pine tree canopies characteristic to Goldwater Lake. When the winter doldrums start to creep in, try combating them by hitting the trails. In addition to the well-known benefits of exercise such as improved mental well-being, keeping your winter workouts outdoors is even more beneficial. For one, the body works harder to maintain homeostasis, or stability in regulating body temperature, which burns more calories. In addition, studies

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conducted on athletes indicate the winter season has a negative effect on vitamin D production. Just 15 minutes of sun exposure can be effective in stimulating the body’s natural production of the good stuff, and supplements can be added if recommended by your physician. Maintaining adequate vitamin D is also important to bone density levels, which are also enhanced through physical activities such as hiking. Perhaps the best incentive for keeping your exercise outdoors in winter is that exercising in cooler temperatures actually stimulates the immune system. Similar to the struggle to maintain homeostasis, the immune system becomes better conditioned by being out of its comfort zone, much like how exercise in general conditions the body by stressing it. For folks looking to reconnect with nature but perhaps are mobility challenged, the Japanese practice of forest bathing, or “shinrin-yoku,” is an option. This practice does not require exercise-related movement and encourages participants to observe the natural environment through each of the five senses. By connecting through each of

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the senses, the gap between humans and the natural world can disappear. Hiking is an appealing way to spend time in the outdoors, not only because of all the benefits already mentioned, but it can be done relatively inexpensively. Make a quick visit to any outfitter store and staff will likely set you up with the bare essentials to get you started. Layering clothing is smart as you start moving around and the sun warms things up, as it may be most comfortable to shed layers and then add them back if necessary. Some local recommendations for winter hikes include the Greenways, Constellation,

Peavine and Pioneer Park trails. These are well-established, reasonably exposed areas but still require users to exercise proper etiquette, especially in adverse weather conditions. A great way to get started with a hiking group is to join the Trekabout Walking Club, a collaboration between the Yavapai County Health Department, the Highlands Center for Natural History and the City of Prescott Recreation Services Department. Guided hikes are for one hour on Tuesdays and two hours on Thursdays each week. For more information on City of Prescott trails or Trekabout, visit www. prescott-az.gov.

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Prescott Periodontics and Implant Dentistry Offers LANAP Laser Gum Disease Treatment Drs. Richard Jirsa, Todd Walker and Kip Katseanes are all certified LANAP clinicians, offering minimally invasive gum disease treatment in Central Arizona.

Prescott Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is pleased to offer the LANAP® protocol gum disease treatment and LAPIP™ protocol for ailing dental implants in the Central Arizona area. All three doctors – Richard Jirsa, DDS, MS; Todd Walker, DMD, MS; and Kip Katseanes, DMD,MSD – completed LANAP certification training in 2019 as part of continued commitment to high quality patient care, with less pain and downtime than traditional surgery. “I am happy to join my colleagues Dr. Jirsa and Dr. Walker in being fully LANAP trained,” said Dr. Katseanes. “Being in the loop on cutting edge technologies, like the LANAP and LAPIP protocols, to meet patient needs and also consider their overall experience is a principle all three of us share. Prescott Periodontics and Implant Dentistry aims for exceptional quality of care, and providing the minimally invasive LANAP and LAPIP treatments is just one way we achieve that.” LANAP treatment uses light energy from the PerioLase MVP-7 dental laser to target the source of gum disease, without harming or removing any healthy gum tissue, decreases pocket depth, and allows the body to recover from the chronic infection without the need for scalpel or sutures. In cases of failing dental implants, the LAPIP treatment is used to treat peri-implantitis and save the implant. Patients report less pain and less post-op sensitivity and a quicker recovery when compared to traditional osseous surgery. Gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection that rarely has any symptoms in its early stages. Despite the lack of symptoms or pain, the disease can still cause serious damage to your mouth, leading to loss of teeth, which has been tied to decreased lifespan. Additionally, several other serious illnesses like cancer, heart disease and diabetes have suggested links to gum disease. The LANAP protocol can be performed in as little as one treatment session, and is safe to use on patients with health concerns such as diabetes, heart disease, and hemophilia, without discontinuing medication. It is the only scientifically proven laser gum disease treatment FDA cleared to regenerate the bone and tissues lost to gum disease. The protocol is also ideal for those on blood thinners because it does not require the patient go off their medication routine. The LANAP treatment is a patented procedure that requires doctors to complete intensive hands-on live patient training through the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD).

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Prescott Periodontics & Implant Dentistry is proud to have an exceptional group of dental professionals on staff. Besides being personable and skilled, they share the denominator of helpfulness. Dr. Richard Jirsa has been in practice locally since 1989. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Chemistry, and then went on to pursue a career in dentistry. After moving back to his native Illinois, he graduated from Northwestern University Dental School. Dr. Jirsa then completed a Master’s Degree with a Certificate in Periodontology from Ohio State University before moving to Arizona to open his practice. He is married, has two children, and 5 Italian Spinones.

Dr. Todd Walker completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. He earned his DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. While in dental school, Dr. Walker was a member of the Robert R. Andrews Honor Society and received several clinical and research awards. Dr. Walker continued his dental training at the University of Oklahoma Graduate Periodontics Program and was awarded his Certificate in Periodontology and a Master’s Degree in Periodontics. Dr. Walker enjoys spending time with his wife and four sons. Dr. Kip Katseanes holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University before going on to obtain his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. After graduating from dental school, he was accepted in the periodontology program at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Katseanes received extensive training in periodontal therapy, bone and periodontal regenerative surgery, periodontal plastic surgery, pre-prosthetic surgery, dental implant therapy and IV sedation. Dr. Katseanes loves spending time with his wife and four children.

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D-Day Hero Flies Again — 75 Years Later

t. Col. David Hamilton of the U.S. Army Air Force was barely 22 when he took the controls of a Douglas C-47 loaded with paratroopers and flew 50 feet above the English Channel as part of the first contingent to take troops to Normandy, France, June 6, 1944. Now known as D-Day, it commemorates the date the defeat of the Nazis began in Europe. Hamilton, who lives in Prescott Valley, is the last living Pathfinder pilot who flew on D-Day. Pathfinder pilots were among elite volunteers from the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. Hamilton was the guest of honor for the annual Wings Out West Air Show. The Oct. 5 event was a part of the OctoberWest Homecoming activities sponsored by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). It is the third year the City of Prescott has co-partnered with ERAU to sponsor the air show. An air show highlight was a tribute to the 75th anniversary of D-Day. A historic C-53

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flew and dropped paratroopers into the clear blue sky. They landed near the Prescott Regional Airport runway. It’s hard to believe that same C-53 — called the D-Day Doll — 75 years earlier had dropped fully armed American soldiers into Nazi-occupied France. The D-Day Doll later flew dozens of missions following World War II into Germany as part of the Berlin Airlift operation. Hamilton was piloting a C-47 that same day, and he, too, dropped troops into France. During OctoberWest, he dressed in his full military uniform and greeted the paratroopers as they marched back. Medals pinned to his uniform jacket included four Air Medals, nine stars on the ETO campaign ribbon, two Presidential Unit Citations, the Order of William from Holland, and the French Legion of Honor Medal. Hamilton, who smiles readily and is quite agile and spry, other than using a cane to help maintain his balance, chuckled when respond-

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ing to a question — “To what do you attribute your old age?” He grinned, “Good genes — and lousy German antiaircraft weapons.” This past June, because of his distinguished record, Hamilton was invited by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) to return to Lincolnshire, England and the base where he and his fellow pilots trained for their missions over Europe. Hamilton says they trained in secrecy. Hank Coats, president and CEO of the CAF, said of Hamilton, “He is a true American hero. He and his fellow Pathfinders flew a dangerous and vital mission in advance of the main D-Day invasion. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to back this trip for Dave, to give him a chance to return to his old British airfield and to share his story with the residents of North and South Witham in Lincolnshire.”

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Prescott High School Launches Creative Media Lab

by Rebecca Horniman, Marketing Director, Prescott Unified School District and Christine Resnick, Executive Director, Jewish Community Foundation

rescott High School launched its state-ofthe-art creative media lab with a grand opening celebration on Nov. 13. Principal Mark Goligoski, in his introductory comments to the crowd, said, “Our media lab is unique. There is nothing like it in Arizona.” Born from the innovative thinking of Robyn Bryce, media productions teacher and technology integration specialist, and made possible by $47,000 in initial funding from the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott, “The Lab” will provide skills to at least 400 students pursuing degrees and careers in media, engineering, business and entrepreneurship, to name a few. It currently boasts a green screen, sound booth, virtual reality capability, a drone, robotic arm, 3D printers, vinyl printer and cutter, heat press and computer design center. Students will learn the skills to not only operate these machines, but collaboratively create tangible goods. These “goods” will come from students’ ideas, and will move to prototype and eventually to market. Students will learn business

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concepts of marketing, economics and costing through hands-on experience and gain skills in film, sound and digital enhancement, along with engineering skills such as design and prototyping. “I thought of the coolest gear that I could put in there to provide an experience for students and teachers, and to build a production studio for the district to make the merchandise that (Prescott Unified School District) teams and organizations wear and sell,” Bryce said. “Now having built it, I see what more I still want in that creative media and modern manufacturing space. I am excited for the potential of growth for this space and what it offers, and am looking forward to this lab sparking the spread of more of a STEM philosophy throughout PHS classrooms and in our community.”

She said, “Through partnerships with community businesses and organizations, it is my hope that students will obtain internships and even paid jobs where they can continue to build skills and relationships and offer them roots in Prescott, retaining an educated and motivated workforce to strengthen our community.” As technology begins to take over through automated processes, the market will still be in need of workers with critical thinking and strong communication skills, in addition to having strong experiences to work collaboratively, solve problems and think creatively to enhance and evolve products and systems. The Lab will provide the environment to gain these skills and experiences. Bryce said, “I see the value in trying and experimenting. I have become more comfortable with a

student-led classroom setting.” Teachers will also use The Lab to help enhance their lesson plans. For instance, a class could come to experience walking on the moon using virtual reality or visiting a different time and place like the Great Wall of China. Through these sensory experiences students can gain a greater comprehension of curriculum, and instructors will gain a new “teaching tool.” After considering numerous applications, JCF provided the funding for The Lab through its 2019 grant cycle. “Education has always been of great importance to the Jewish culture as in many others. The JCF loved the concept and was inspired by Robyn Bryce’s enthusiasm and vision,” said Christine Resnick, executive director. “This will not only provide students with a leg up to compete and continue into a two- or fouryear degree beyond PHS, but will provide those not pursuing additional education the current skills needed to gain viable, current jobs where they can support themselves and a family. The impact that this will make on our community in education will be significant,” Resnick added.

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Yavapai County Search and Rescue: A 50-year Old Story of Heroes by Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney

or me, “hero” will always mean the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team. Today, these highly skilled and trained volunteers operate in five teams including a jeep posse, an air group and with amazing canine partners. Fifty years ago, when the posse consisted of local ranchers and trackers, they came to the rescue when my younger brother Joe was lost in the woods south of Prescott. I grew up in Phoenix, and my family frequently escaped the summer heat with weekend campouts at Wolf Creek Campground. Every afternoon, seven of my siblings and I would hike to a water hole on the Hassayampa while my parents rested back at camp with the two youngest in the family. One day we left the swimming hole in two separate groups to hike back to camp. Despite my father’s stern warning to always stay together, my 8-year old brother Joe took a “shortcut” in hopes of catching up with the first group. Upon arrival at the campground, we quickly realized Joe was missing. When my father was 93, he wrote his autobiography and included the following memory of my little brother’s search and rescue: “On one campout at Wolf Creek, eight-

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Sheila Polk, bottom row second to the right, pictured with seven of her siblings. Her brother Joe, bottom row center, was rescued in the forest south of Prescott by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team approximately 50 years ago.

year-old Joe left the group on the hike back from the swimming hole to take a shortcut, getting separated from his siblings. When we noticed he was lost, we all searched the area calling his name, to no avail. I got in my pickup and drove to the ranger station. The ranger called the county sheriff. The sheriff drove out to Wolf Creek and talked to the whole family. He explained that the county had a volunteer search posse, veteran cowmen who were experienced trackers. Soon, members of the search party began arriving in pick-up trucks pulling horse trailers. A van arrived with kitchen and camping equipment. The head of the group assured us that Joe was sleeping somewhere in the area and would be found by morning. He asked us to stop our part of the search as the trackers would be looking for Joe’s footprints and our searching would make their job more difficult. “Included in our camping equipment was an antique three-quart coffee pot that I would keep on our campfire. My method of making coffee was to fill the pot with water, pour in some instant coffee, bring it to a boil, and then set it off on the edge of the fire to keep it warm. All that night, even though they

had coffee in their cook van, posse searchers stopped by our camp to accept a cup of coffee saying, ‘You just can’t beat good ol’ campfire coffee.’ “Neither Lois nor I got much sleep that night worrying about Joe lost in the woods. The melody of one of my favorite Mexican songs, Niño Perdido, kept running through my mind. In the morning I looked down the road to glimpse one of the trackers riding toward our camp. As he came closer, I could see there were two people on the horse. As they came even closer I called Lois to come and look. The second rider was Joe. What a tremendous relief! Lois was shedding tears and I was too. ”After things calmed down, the tracker told how he was riding along following some footprints when he heard a voice calling, ‘Hey mister, I’m lost.’ There was Joe sitting under a tree.” Sheila Polk is the Yavapai County Attorney. Her father, William John Sullivan, wrote the above excerpt in his memoirs about his 66-year marriage to his wife Lois, titled “We Had Fun,” published in 2013 by DWS Press, Glendale, Arizona.

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Don Packard and Sailor by Heidi Dahms Foster, Communications Relations Coordinator, Town of Prescott Valley

ailor is a 9-year-old Australian Shepherd who was the only puppy in his litter. He learned early manners by playing with his favorite kitten Riley. Sailor went to live with Prescott Valley resident and Town Council member Don Packard, who has a heart for all people who need someone to care for them, but especially for veterans. Don and Sailor trained and passed their testing to be a therapy dog team, gaining access to the Veterans Administration Center, various hospice and care homes, and Yavapai Regional Medical Center, where they can enter the most complex situations. This team has visited and brought comfort and joy to hundreds of patients through their caring and teamwork.

Don Packard and Sailor, an Australian Shepherd, bring smiles and comfort to patients at YRMC as part of the hospital’s Pets Are Warm Support (PAWS) program.

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very Tuesday, Don Packard and Sailor – his Australian Shepherd – head to Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in Prescott. Their mission? To bring smiles and comfort to patients at YRMC West as part of the hospital’s Pets Are Warm Support (PAWS) program. Like all PAWS program therapy dogs, Sailor is specially trained and certified by Pet Partners. The national organization evaluates

and tests pet therapy dogs to ensure their health, skills and aptitude meet rigorous standards. For patients who request a visit from PAWS volunteer, the dogs provide great comfort, especially for people who are missing their own pets at home. “It gives me satisfaction seeing these folks who don’t get to see dogs,” said Packard. “It does their heart good, and it does mine too.”

Northern Arizona Suns Assist Habitat for Humanity

he Northern Arizona Suns are Built by Basketball, and they wanted to use their platform to help build people up in the community. On Twuesday, Nov. 5, the entire NAZ Suns team volunteered their time and labor to assist Prescott

Area Habitat for Humanity in building houses for those in need. Throughout the morning, NAZ Suns players, coaches and front office members got their hands dirty to help build two houses located at Madison Park Cottages at 242 Meany St., Prescott, AZ 86301.

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Prescott Fire Department’s ‘Don of All Trades’ Keeps Us Safe by Dennis B. Light, Fire Chief, Prescott Fire Department

lthough credit for the famous quote “choose a job that you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” is uncertain, the certainty with which Prescott Fire Department Division Chief/Fire Marshal Don Devendorf has approached the past 35-plus years has led to a safer community for all Prescottonians. Humility is a trait carried by most first responders that serve this community. Often categorized as “heroes,” all those who serve readily downplay the tag and attribute their efforts as being “just part of the job.” This rings true when engaging Chief Devendorf in his current role as fire marshal or many of the past roles from which he’s served our community. Don relocated to Prescott in the 1980s to pursue his passion for flying and attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. However with tuition money running low, a change to his intended career path was in order. Hence the much younger Don made all the necessary preparations for a career in the fire service. He sought out the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities toward making himself a viable candidate. Beginning his service as a

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reserve member with the Central Yavapai Fire District, he soon entered the ranks of the Prescott Fire Department as a firefighter/ emergency medical technician. Over the course of the next three decades Don has had the opportunity to serve in virtually every position the fire service has to offer. Under a variety of nicknames ranging from “Doc” or “Double D” to the most recently coined “Silver Fox,” Don’s heart rests with the safety and betterment of the greater Prescott community. Don has very much become the face of the Prescott Fire Department over his career. Beginning as an entry-level firefighter who was promoted through the ranks to his current position as division chief, his stops along the way have included roles as fire engineer, captain, operations battalion chief, special weapons and tactics medic, and public information officer, most recently serving as the City of Prescott fire marshal. Don was on the ground floor when it came to the consolidation of the surrounding communities’ 911 dispatch centers following a tragic mishap that was amplified by a lack of interoperable communications. He worked with all the local fire and law

Don Devendorf enforcement leadership and as a net result the Prescott Regional Communications Center was born. Today this center is the primary public safety answering point for the City of Prescott police and fire departments, Prescott Valley Police Department, Yavapai Prescott Tribal Police Department, and the Yavapai College Police Department, in addition to Central Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, Groom Creek Fire District and Walker Fire Protection Association. Described by many as approachable, friendly and full of wisdom, Don has devoted virtually all of his adult life to serving and protecting others. As his career sunsets, he’s planning to take things a bit easier, at least for a few days before signing on for the next adventure. Don, you will be dearly missed.

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Economic Development Efforts Win City of Prescott Statewide Award

ity of Prescott Economic Development Department team members have been honored by the Arizona Association for Economic Development. City officials were presented a Golden Prospector Award in recognition of excellence, innovation and creativity in economic development. The award cited the introduction of the PrescottBiz. com website as a creative means to create more awareness of economic opportunities in the area. We n d y B r i d g e s , C it y o f Prescott economic development coordinator, said the website was the result of the collective efforts

of she and city Webmaster Kenny Scott, working with the development tool support from Dave Parcells and tech firm Localintel. She said staff spent hours in research and data gathering to be certain the website was comprehensive and informative. “Our website is designed to be regularly updated as we receive new data and other information. Statistical data — demographics, trends and the like — are automatically uploaded from Localintel as they become available. Other content, such as ‘Prescott’s Best’ recipients and other stories, are manually add-

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ed by our City staff,” Bridges said. Bridges also explained the website expanded a rather common slogan — “Live Work Play” — by adding a fourth word, “Learn.” She said what makes Prescott unique from many smaller communities is that it

is served by four institutions of higher education: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Northern Arizona University, Prescott College and Yavapai College. “Golden Prospector Awards were established by the AAED to encourage and recognize economic development excellence,” said Joyce Grossman, the association’s executive director. The group, now 45 years old, has as its primary mission the assisting of Arizona communities and organizations in developing responsible economic development through professional education, public policy and collaboration. The award was presented during formal luncheon activities as a part of the AAED’s multiday fall forum in Prescott in late October.

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The ROX Interview (continued) ...continued from page 27 wings helped carry him to heaven.” A couple days later, my commanders called me in. “We just learned Chris is going to be buried in Kewanee, Illinois. We have lost a fellow officer. We want you and your partner to go back and give him a full police funeral. The good news is this is an authorized mission. You can be in uniform, everything else. The bad news is we can’t pay for anything. You’re going to have to use vacation time. You’re gonna have to use your own money. But, we’ve already started a fundraising thing, passing the hat.” In those days, it was Phoenix to Chicago on an emergency type thing — $767 –round trip. They passed the hat, came up with about $1,000. But I got a call from a friend: Jerry Foster, a helicopter pilot for Channel 12 NBC in Phoenix. Jerry followed me all over the state — news stories and such. “Frank, come on down to the station. I need to talk to you.” I walked in, saw a receptionist. She said, “Jerry just left on assignment, but here’s

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an envelope for something.” There was a check for $767. The note said, “Frank, take this and go bury the little boy. I’d have blown this on a blonde anyhow.” (laughing) We arrive in Chicago. We were met by TV stations when we landed. Somewhere this word had got out. Chicago PD took us for lunch and got us lodging. It was about 180 miles to Kewanee. To get there, we were met by State Police, City Police, County Police. Chicago PD had notified these people that we’re there to bury this fellow officer. Chris was buried in his uniform. His grave marker reads, “Chris Greicius, Arizona Trooper.” Coming home, I just started thinking, “Here’s a little boy that had a wish, and we made it happen. Why can’t we do that for other children?” That’s when the idea was born — at 36,000 feet over Kansas. May 1980. Then, when Chris’ mother returned, I approached her. “I’ve got this idea. I want to do this in memory of your son.” “Yes, let’s do it,” she agreed. Ralph Milstead, head of DPS, calls me

one day and said, “Frank, I know what you’re doing. I support you. I’m gonna give you one of our empty offices to have your meetings in. I’m gonna let you sit in there, three or four hours a day, every day, to do what you need to do. You’re gonna give me eight hours work. If it takes you 15-16 hours, 20 hours, you’re gonna be out there and maintain those high arrest records you have.” I respect the heck out of that man. PRESCOTT LIVING: So Chris was really not the first “Make-A-Wish” recipient? FRANK SHANKWITZ: We didn’t do our first official foundation wish until March 1981. When we started the foundation; it was for children with terminal illnesses. Leukemia was a death sentence. We heard of a 7-year-old boy named Frank Salazar, a Yaqui Indian, in Guadalupe, Arizona. Bopsy was his nickname. He had a single mom. Very poor, dirt floors on the house, outhouse for plumbing. I borrowed a patrol car. I’m in uniform. I go there, and mom was embarrassed for me to come in the house. So Bopsy crawls in the car with me. At first, he was stoic. He was going through manhood training at the Catholic Church so he wasn’t supposed to show a lot of emotion. But I asked him, “Well, if you ever wanted to do something, see something, have something, be something, you ever think about a wish, what would it be?” And he’s thinking for a while, “I wanna be a fireman.” I said, “You’re sitting in a highway patrol car with me in cop uniform and you wanna be a fireman?” (laughing) I got a little giggle out of him there. I thought to myself, “That’s easy.” Kitty has a brother who is a Phoenix fireman. Then Bopsy said, “No. I wanna ride in a hot air balloon.” I thought, “That’s easy, too.” My friends, the Pierce brothers up in Prescott had a hot air balloon. I told Bopsy, “We can do that.” Then Bopsy said, “No. I wanna go to Disneyland.” I paused because we had maybe $2,000 in our bank account. “OK, let me go talk to some people, see what we can do.” I went to the Board. I said, “Let’s grant all three wishes. We’re gonna get so much press out of this, it’s gonna put us on the map, nationwide.” Luckily, they agreed.

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The Phoenix Fire Department got him a little turn-out suit, fitted to him, and a helmet that fit him. He got to slide down the fire pole. He got to spray all the cars. It was a nice, sunny day in Phoenix. People came out and their cars were all wet. (laughs) But the press really picked it up. Then we took Bopsy to Prescott Valley. The Pierce brothers put him in the hot air balloon. That story got coverage all over. PRESCOTT LIVING: What about Disneyland? KITTY SHANKWITZ: I must have called Disneyland 10 times and told them, “This is the Make-A-Wish Foundation,” and nobody had heard of us. When I said we’d like to get some free tickets it was click ... click ... I finally went to Frank and said, “I don’t know what else to say or do, they won’t talk to me.” FRANK SHANKWITZ: I said give me the numbers and I’ll call. I called and spoke to the secretary for the Director of Public

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Relations and said, “This is Officer Frank Shankwitz, Arizona Highway Patrol, and I have a warrant for one of your people.” (laughing) The minute I got the gentleman on the phone, I said, “I just lied to you. Now, here’s my name. Here’s my badge number. Here’s my supervisor’s name and here’s his phone number. All you have to do is call him, and I will be terminated immediately, but will you please listen to my story first?” Thankfully, he listened and now, almost 40 years later, Disney is one of the biggest sponsors of Make-A-Wish foundation. I tell people, “Sometimes you have to lie, but qualify that lie if you can.” (laughs) We found out later that they get these bogus requests all the time. KITTY SHANKWITZ: Make-A-Wish wouldn’t be what it is without Disney. FRANK SHANKWITZ: Bopsy was the first

official Wish child. Chris was the inspiration. PRESCOTT LIVING: How did you become a public speaker for hire? FRANK SHANKWITZ: I met Greg Reed in 2011. He asked me how much I charge for speaking? I said I don’t charge for speaking at Make-A-Wish events. And he said, no for your personal speaking events. I said I’ve never done any of that. And he asked, why? He heard me speak at an event and said, “The audience is in tears.” He said, “Look at your standing ovation.” He said, “We don’t have speakers that get that type of standing ovation, plus you’re not selling anything, except a message.” I said, “Well, I’ve never thought about it.” Now, I’m getting ready to retire about 2014 and thinking what am I going to do afterward? So, I said, talk to me, Greg. I’ve

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Howard’s Hero Inspires Hope at Humane Society by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society

n September, I was blessed to meet a woman who has touched a lot of us at Yavapai Humane Society, but she especially touched one special little guy named Howard, who had been looking for his furever home for too long. Nicole Luck contacted me through Facebook, and that’s where it began. She later sent us a letter, which really sums it all up.

To Everyone at Yavapai Humane Society, “Howard has been home for almost two weeks now and I just wanted to give an update on our new life together. “I wasn’t ‘looking‘ for Howard, I was still mourning the loss of my girl, Kara. Kara was my 9½-year-old Cairn terrier mix who I adopted at 5 weeks old. We had been dealing with an illness since February and finally made the gut-wrenching decision to let her cross the Rainbow Bridge Aug. 14.

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“Fast forward to Sept. 10; after following Howard’s story on Facebook for several days, I reached out to Loree to see if he was still available. I had seen something in Howard’s eyes that made me realize that we needed each other. “I went into this experience knowing that Howard was a damaged soul that might never become a ‘pet.’ That was OK, because I just wanted him to have a home. He went from hiding up against the back of his crate on his first night home, to being an actual puppy. Howard is now running around the house, playing with toys, terrorizing his furry companions, getting into the ‘puppy play‘ position, giving kisses and cuddling with both me and my husband. Then, at the end of every day, he lifts up the blankets and makes his way down to the foot of the bed to sleep next to me. “I cannot put into words my gratitude to everyone at YHS who believed in Howard and trusted me with his care. From the very

bottom of my heart, thank you so much for what you all do every single day.” That last part is what makes Nicole even more of a hero in my heart. She says she can’t put into words her gratitude to us for trusting her with Howard’s care, but we can’t put into words our gratitude to her for taking care of and loving Howard. We knew there was someone special out there who needed Howard and who Howard needed. Nicole saw hope in Howard’s eyes and their souls bonded. I talk to Nicole regularly about Howard’s progress and she sends me pictures so we can see her boy in action and share their story on Facebook, and right here as we celebrate “heroes”. Howard truly is home and settled in, knowing that he is loved and will always have Nicole and her husband Avery. Howard even attended Dogtoberfest and the YHS Walk for the Animals in October and did great with people and other animals around him! It just goes to show you what love, faith and a hero, can do!

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Are the Toys You Buy Safe for Little Ears? by Michele Michaels

ids love to play with toys, especially ones that make noise. Since noise is the number one cause of hearing loss, and nearly 15 percent of school-age children have some degree of hearing loss, it is important to be careful around loud toys. Too much noise can increase fatigue, decrease a child’s ability to pay attention, and reduce short-term memory. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association says that 85 decibels (dB) is the maximum volume a child should be exposed to for no more than eight hours a day. Sounds louder than 100 dB can damage hearing in less than 15 minutes. The World Health Organization recommends no more than 75 dB for children. There is a fine line between a safe sound level and a harmful level, and when purchasing toys for the little ones this holiday season it is important to know what’s what. The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) investigated the sound safety of some of this season’s most popular toys. The sound of each toy was measured with a decibel meter placed at the speaker, as if the child placed their ear next to the speaker. Here are the top 5 noisy toys listed in dB order: 1. Basic Fun Galaga Mini Arcade, age 8+, 114.7 dB 2. Disney Frozen II Microphone, age 3+, 114 dB 3. Maxx Action Long Haul Vehicle Transport, age 3+, 111.9 dB 4. Disney Frozen II or Lion King SingAlong Boombox, age 3+, 108.8 dB 5. B. Toys Woofer Hound Dog Guitar, age 2+, 106.2 dB

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Parents should also consider how the child will use the toy. Children aren’t always using these toys at arm’s length as they are intended. The decibel levels of other sounds around the child in addition to the toy, such as the television, kids yelling, or other toys, can quickly add up and over time cause hearing loss. For parents who would like to check the noise level of a toy before or after purchase, there are free smartphone apps (search for decibel meter) available to measure the sound levels. Simple test methods to ensure toys won’t hurt young ears before you buy: • Use the try-me buttons on the toys in stores • Hold the toy as close to your ear as your child would and ask yourself if the toy is too loud • Hold the toy eight inches away from your ear (approximately the length of your child’s arm), and if you must shout above the sound effects it is too loud

Here are the top 5 safe toys listed by age: 1. Leap Frog Butterfly Counting Pal, age Birth+ 2. Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy, age 6 months+ 3. Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano, age 12 months+ 4. Little Tikes Touch ‘N Go Racers Police Car, age 2+ 5. DreamWorks She-Ra Princess of Power Sword & Shield Set, age 3+ Michele Michaels is the hearing healthcare program manager at the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, a statewide information referral center for issues related to people with hearing loss and leader in communication access, support services and community empowerment throughout the state.

How to keep the volume down on noisy toys: • If the toy has volume control, ensure it’s always set to the lowest level • Put tape over the speaker to mute it • Put tape over volume control to prevent your child from increasing to unsafe volume level Fortunately, there are many safe volume level toys on the market.

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The Future is Here Come Be a Part of Our VA Team! Now hiring clinical and support staff positions Caring for Northern Arizona Veterans in Prescott, Anthem, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Kingman and Lake Havasu City COMPASSIONATE HOMETOWN SERVICE LOOKING TO FILL PHYSICIAN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, NURSE PRACTITIONER, RN AND LPN POSITIONS. Any questions, please contact Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) Human Resources at 928-445-4860 ext. 6015 or visit our website at www.prescott.va.gov or www.prescott.va.gov/careers/index.asp

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Is it Time for a Kitchen Re-Think?

n many homes, the kitchen is the busiest room of all. It’s a place for cooking, eating and conversations. But, how efficient is your kitchen? Here are some ideas for making your kitchen more usable.

Spices

Are you purchasing your spices in little jars from the grocery store? Buying your spices in bulk can save a lot of money, and they will be so much fresher and fragrant. The problem is, what to do with all the little plastic bags of spices when you get home. They leak, they’re difficult to organize and you can never find

the one you want when you need it. We’ve found the perfect solution. Do a search on Amazon for magnetic spice containers. You’ll find a wide variety in glass and metal. The metal ones frequently will have built-in shakers and sifters with clear lids so you can easily see if you’re running low on a particular spice. The containers typically will hold between 2-3 ounces, come with pre-printed labels and can be magnetically attached to your refrigerator. If you prefer not to attach it to your refrigerator, you can also purchase wall plates and stands.

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Toaster

Are you still using a slot toaster? Consider swapping that for a toaster oven. These are quite versatile and can do so much more than toast bread. They bake, toast and broil, and some even have convection oven capabilities. Cook pizzas, small batches of cookies and frozen meals. You can also get special baking pans and pizza stones to fit. A toaster oven usually doesn’t need pre-heating, won’t heat up the kitchen much, and you’ll find you use the big oven a lot less. Plus, when making large holiday meals, having an extra oven handy will be appreciated. You’ll want to do some research on what features are important to you and then shop around to find the best price.

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Do you do a lot of baking and wish you could make large batches at once? You might want to consider getting a Bosch Universal Plus Stand Mixer to replace your trusty old stand mixer. The motor is powerful, and you can triple your recipes. Imagine making 34 dozen cookies — all in one batch. Or mashing 10 pounds of potatoes at once. How about 14 loaves of bread? THE HERO EDITION • NEW YEAR 2020

Of course, you don’t have to do superhero-sized batches, the Bosch mixer can handle smaller quantities quite nicely. The design is unexpected — you can see through the top without obstruction. More than 20 attachments are available, including an ice cream maker, a food processor and a slicer shredder. Be warned, however, the units are larger than your stand mixer and will take up more space on your countertop. They can also replace other appliances such as your blender and food processor, which might even out the space issue.

Food Processor & Blender

Do you need both? That’s a good question. Blenders are usually better for liquids, whereas food processors can be used for bulkier tasks such as shredding large amounts of cheese quickly, slicing veggies, chopping nuts or even for kneading bread dough. If you have the counter space for both, each does their own task quite well. If your

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counter space is limited, you might want to consider getting attachments for your Bosch or other mixer that will fulfill the same purpose.

Slow Cooker or Instant Pot?

Well, the Instant Pot has a whole range of functionality and can be used as a slow cooker, too. It shines, however, as a pressure cooker, preparing food much faster than any other method. What is really nice is that with a few accessories, you can even prepare more than one thing at a time. With a trivet and a couple of stacking pots, you can place meat in the bottom and then veggies in a pot and rice stacked on that. Within about 45 minutes start to finish your meal is hot and ready, juicy and tender. Sometimes you want to just toss ingredients in the slow cooker, set the timer and leave, knowing that when you return eight hours later your dinner will be ready. Slow cookers are awesome for that.

Saves Time, Money and Energy Even if you love to cook, getting the tedious tasks done faster is a win. All of these items can make your life easier in many ways: spices that are fresh, fragrant and easy to find; a toaster that bakes; a mixer that allows you to make large batches at once and will even knead your bread for you; a blender for smoothies and food processor for quick and easy food prep. Then once everything is ready, put it all together in either your Instant Pot or your slow cooker. It’s worth purchasing better quality appliances. They’ll last longer and step up to the challenge. Budget out your purchases, watch for sales. Wondering whether you’ll use these items, or how to use them efficiently? That’s where YouTube comes in. Videos can help you with research before purchasing the new gadget and finding new recipes once you have it. Your kitchen muse will be highly inspired.

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‘Building Your Own’ Future Workers Takes Education, Hard Work by Sandy Griffis, Executive Director, Yavapai County Contractors Association

eaders of our column know me all too well and that it is my belief there is much to love about the construction industry. It is difficult for me to stop gushing about construction. We all know the labor market is a serious concern, and the U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 3.5% in September 2019 from 3.7% in the previous month. The last time the rate was this low was in December 1969, when it also was 3.5%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. We have never seen numbers like this, and with the labor market being so tight many of our local contractors are having staffing issues and worry about finding workers. Not only are construction companies faced with labor chal-

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lenges, many manufacturers are having difficulties manufacturing products such as pavers, pipes, windows, doors and the list goes on, so the slowdown goes down the line. There seem to be bottlenecks everywhere one looks, so the industry and everyone connected is “crotchety” and “cantankerous,” as they say, because work and projects cannot be churned out fast enough. The construction industry is booming and experts expect growth to continue. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the construction industry to be one of the fastest-growing industries well into 2020 and beyond. As a solution to the workforce challenge, YCCA is taking on education through our “boot camp.” YCCA on a grassroots level is ensuring that the next generation of high school students is interested in the construction industry. Allan Crary of Haley Construction, YCCA’s 2019 past board president, said, “We need to introduce young men and women to this exciting field early and give them exposure to construction projects of all types.” Brian Bombardieri of B’s Contractors, the YCCA 2020 board president, agreed and said, “We need to continually train our workforce on the latest technology and safety techniques. Education of the construction workforce can never stop, and it is a mission of YCCA

to continue the interest for our young adults.” The U.S. population is expected to grow from 321.2 million to 338 million by 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This increase results in a rise of residential housing and more than likely schools, hospitals, infrastructure and everything else associated with population growth. Commercial construction will also continue to grow. With more consumer spending and governmental investment in tourism, office buildings and retail space, commercial construction businesses will reap the rewards. Shortages of available, qualified construction workers will continue to become more severe in most parts of the country as demand for new projects grows. These shortages are prompting many firms to increase pay and benefits to retain and recruit from a relatively small pool of labor, which is good news for workers. However, rising construction

costs, longer completion times and fewer choices between contractors all pose significant risks to homebuyers and renters, private nonresidential developments, and infrastructure and public building projects. Solving the chronic workforce shortages will require active support from all levels of government, construction companies and organizations like YCCA. That is why we are so proud of our YCCA Workforce Bootcamp, growing workers from within our community. YCCA developed and established this in-house training program, and what a success it was. The intent is to counter the misconceptions that have stigmatized construction careers, despite the fact the pay is substantially better than in many other industries. YCCA now has in place a second boot camp; a black-andwhite training program to place young adults in an industry where there is growth.

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Inspiration for Change Can Be Found Everywhere You Look by Tom Reilly, Principal & CEO, Renovations

hat would inspire you to change? At the close of one year and ushering in a new one, we take a moment to reflect on the renewal of ourselves and set goals for upcoming times ahead. We first take stock of ourselves. Every inspirational discussion from “Tiny Buddha” to a myriad of inspirational quotes all point to change happening from our inner selves. Whether spirituality, mindfulness or any other sphere, the years have taught all of us the truth in that. Our environment profoundly affects our outlook at any given moment. A trail walk, shopping, enjoying a meal at a restaurant or at home, the physical surroundings in each case can add to or take away from our experience. That effect can inspire each of us. As design/build remodelers, our every day is involved with changing the physical envi-

ronment. As with all change, the process can be positive or negative, but the results can inspire tremendous change. Our creativity is inspired. Be it a floral arrangement or a meal, the human capacity to create from what is around us to what can be around us is the positive affirmation of change. So how do we become inspired?

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I don’t think there is a magic pill that instigates inspiration. It takes work. It takes contemplation, which is not an effortless undertaking. Start by surrounding yourself with people or a space in which you are able to be at ease. Consider yourself, however you recognize that inner space to be. Be cognizant of the thoughts that drip into your mind and sort through ones that tweak your interest. That is where inspiration begins for me. I am sure your journey will be unique to you. Whatever causes you to be inspired can also motivate you to the next stage in being creative and propelling you forward. What does inspire you? I would delight in knowing and even sharing thoughts (not names) in a future article, hopefully sparking inspiration for another individual. You can send your ideas to tom@ renovationsaz.com. Seek to be inspired.

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Houseplants You Can Totally Neglect by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal, Watters Garden Center

lways forgetting to water? These varieties are perfect matches for absent-minded owners.

Succulents — These waxy, geometric beauties are certainly trendy, but not only because of their interesting shapes and hues ranging from mint green to deep violet. Their thick leaves store water, so they typically only require weekly watering (wait until the soil is dry before dousing them again). Succulents come in lots of varieties like slender cacti, spiky sedum, smooth echeveria or flowering kalanchoe. They typically enjoy sunlight and dry air, the perfect Arizona plant.

ZZ plant — These beauties, which grow in tall stalks of deep green, rubbery leaves, actually like to be left alone. Though they prefer moderate levels of sunlight, they can tolerate low light, too, so they’re often the go-to choice for offices. “These plants prefer to stay on the dry side and seem to thrive on neglect,” says Amy Langley, Watters houseplant manager.

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Pothos — This leafy vine would have been voted “most popular” in high school. Since it’s quite hardy, and very pretty from a young age, people choose it often. It can deal with low light and won’t be bothered if you let the soil dry out. It even talks through

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Ponytail palm — This Mexico native gets its name from its shape — its skinny leaves sprout from a thick stalk where it stores huge amounts of water.

require even less watering in the winter. Plus, they come in many different foliage colors and patterns. Snake plant — Also called motherin-law’s tongue (perhaps because its leaves come to a sharp point), this easy-care plant is a popular choice for many homes. You might think they’re kind of passé, but there are lots of interesting new varieties coming out every year.

Air plants — Much like their name suggests, these spidery plants don’t even need soil to thrive; you can literally hang them in midair, place them in a decorative vase, or prop them up on a shelf. And watering them is nearly set-and-forget: “Just dunk them in water for an hour every five to seven days,” advises Michele Hyatt, Watters Garden consultant. Begonias — These crowd-pleasing blooms need their soil to dry out before they get another drink and

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Chinese evergreen — This is one rock-solid plant! We don’t think you should torture any plant, but the Chinese evergreen can stand up to a lot of abuse. And there are fun versions with speckles and stripes that look like they belong at a carnival. Thrives in low-to-medium light; water when you notice the soil is dry or the plant’s light to pick up.

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Sischka Decisive Winner of Prescott City Council Runoff Election

he runoff election pitting two incumbent Prescott City Council members against each other had Steve Sischka winning with 7,749 votes, while Jim Lamerson received 6,182 votes — a 1,567vote difference. Of 33,914 eligible voters, only 14,104 (43.63%) voted in the council election, unofficial results showed. When the Nov. 5 election results were announced, Sischka, who was attending an after-election get-together at the Lazy G Brewhouse in Prescott, grinned and said, “Those of you here bet on the right pony. I won.” Sischka credits his victory to “my remaining consistent and balanced throughout the primary election through to the runoff. I made clear to the voters what my positions were from the beginning, and I kept that same stance throughout the campaign.” Sischka praised his oppo-

nent Lamerson, saying he had enjoyed serving on the council with him. “It was tough running against Jim, because we’ve been friends for many years.” Sischka was seeking his second four-year term on the City Council. He has been a Prescott resident for 39 years. He and his wife Kathy are co-owners of Olsen’s Grains, a family-owned business that has grown to five stores and serves the communities of Prescott, Dewey-Humboldt, Clarkdale and Flagstaff and their surrounding areas. Lamerson was completing his fourth four-year term as a councilman. Lamerson and his family have been in Prescott since 1979. He owns and operates a jewelry store in downtown Prescott. Lamerson wished Sischka well as he moved into a second term. Lamerson said he respected the electorate’s decision and noted the City will continue to have a strong and reasonable governing body.

Kathy and Steve Sischka In other election news, voters in the Town of Dewey-Humboldt overwhelmingly approved a franchise with Arizona Public Service (APS). Of 729 ballots cast, 471 were in favor of the franchise, while 258 voted against it. Because of the approval, the Town will enter into an agreement that

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FRANK SHANKWITZ: Yes. The screenwriter said you couldn’t have had all positive stuff in your career in the movie. What was the worst you remember? I said I don’t usually talk about it but ... and that’s what ended up in the movie. They wanted some excitement to keep it from being a boring documentary. PRESCOTT LIVING: Did you really die? FRANK SHANKWITZ: Yes. It was Easter break and I’m chasing a drunk driver, going 80 miles an hour in a 25 mph zone. It’s all twists and curves on the old highway by the Colorado River near Parker. Just as I look ahead, he rolls his truck and another drunk driver pulls right in front of me and I hit him broadside at 80. They said the crash was spectacular. An off-duty emergency room nurse out of California that heard the wreck and came running. If you ever get hurt, get an off-duty nurse. She was the one who performed

CPR. My partners said the first thing you said to her when you came to is, “Am I in heaven or are you an angel?” (laughs). Back in 1980, Kitty was our traveling secretary for our DPS squad. When they had all 10 of us together we would rough out the reports and give them to her. She would type them and give them to the courts. That’s how we knew each other. There was no relationship at that point. She was tasked with helping me get back on my career path. PRESCOTT LIVING: You filmed much of the movie in Prescott. How was it? FRANK SHANKWITZ: I was a location scout, technical adviser and consulting producer. For two years I drove around, looking for locations for a scene. They would send me a scene and tell me find a location. Now Kitty’s big part was finding the old stuff. We have to find set design for 1980.

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Prescott Chamber of Commerce Sponsors Annual Awards Program

elebrating continuing community growth and progress and recognizing outstanding community leaders and organizations was the theme of the second annual Prescott Chamber of Commerce Business Awards breakfast Oct. 17. Organized by Sheri Heiney, president and CEO of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, and members of the C of C staff and board, the event recognized those who have made significant contributions to the community. D.J. Fone from Arizona’s Hometown Radio Group was master of ceremonies. Particular recognition was given to the Prescott Area Young Professionals, a group of visionary young leaders who contribute their talents to the greater community. Those honored in 2019 were: • Henry Ebarb, Eightfold Technology. • Cody Anne Yarnes, Rent Right Management Solutions. • Jesus Gutierrez, Stepping Stones Agency.

• Jessica Ebarb, Naked Eye Designs. • Ben Hooper, Town of Prescott Valley Economic Development. • Lindsay Quisenberry, Arizona Hometown Radio Group. Other award recipients, by category, included: • Ambassador of the Year: Bob Shanks, for his commitment to enhancing the mission of the Chamber of Commerce. • Board Member of the Year: Justin Scott, for his years of service on the chamber’s board of directors. • Bagdad Business Coalition of the Year: Yady Carpenter and Alice Jenkins for excellence in contributions to the Bagdad community. • Woman of the Year: Cody Anne Yarnes, for inspiring others to strive for success and give back to the community. • Educator of the Year: Mark Goligoski, principal at Prescott High School, who demonstrated excellence in his field. • Emerging Business of the Year: Elaine Earle and Bea Lueck, from

the ROX Media Group that publishes Prescott LIVING magazine and Prescott NOW! and several other City and Chamber publications in the area. • Excellence in Business: Bob Been, founder-owner, Affinity RV, for overall contributions to the Chamber and to the community. • Excellence in Dining: Sk yler Reeves of the Barley Hound restaurant. • Excellence in Arts & Culture: Pauline Gravier from the Mountain Artists Guild, the oldest art guild in Arizona. • Excellence in Economic Development: Chris Collett of ADA Hotel Signs, for creating jobs and revitalizing a segment of the community. • Excellence in Finance: Jill Normandin of Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Bloom Tree Realty, for outstanding professional services to clients. • Excellence in Hospitality: Stanley Eastridge of the Hassayampa Inn for its contributions to the tourism industry through outstanding customer service.

• Excellence in Health Care: Leslie Horton, director, Yavapai County Community Health Services, for excellent health care professionalism. • Excellence in Philanthropy: Jim Gunby of Dorn Homes in acknowledgment of contributions to the building community in enhancing the quality of life. • Excellence in Small Business: Sean and Diane Babb, Pralines of Prescott, for overall outstanding contributions. • Nonprofit of the Year: Kathi Terrell of Emmanuel Pine Camp for showing outstanding accomplishments in the community. • Veteran-Owned Business of the Year: Grant Quezada and Jesse Burke, owners of John Hancock Barbershop, for being a major veteran-owned business that has a significant presence in the community. A special award was given to Darla Deville, who represented Arizona Public Service, for the electric utility company’s contributions to the greater community.

State Tourism Leader: Commercial Flights Boost Prescott Tourism

he financial impact of tourism in Prescott and in Arizona overall is significant, according to Debbie Johnson, director of the Arizona Office of Tourism. Johnson and Becky Blaine, deputy director, shared both anecdotal and statistical information in mid-October about how Prescott and central Arizona have attracted more and more visitors from not only the United States but also several foreign nations. More than 30 community members who represented various hospitality and tourism attractions throughout the Quad City area were at the Tourism Team Up event sponsored by the City of Prescott Tourism Office.

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Using a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate their remarks, both women talked about visitor spending in Yavapai County and its impact on 2018’s economy. Blaine pointed out that in Yavapai County, accommodations generated the most spending – $249.8 million. Other visitor expenditures included: • Arts, entertainment and recreation – $209.8 million. • Food service – $189.5 million. • Local transportation – $78.7 million. • Visitor air transportation – $800,000. They also reported that in 2018, visitor spending in Yavapai County was up nearly 11% over 2017 — $949 million. More than 9,910 jobs were

supported by visitor spending, an increase of 4.2% over the prior year. “This area has some of the strongest leisure travel numbers in the state,” Johnson said. She attributed some of the increase to Prescott Regional Airport and the nonstop commercial flights from Los Angeles and Denver, operated by SkyWest Airlines through United Express. Johnson said because of the success of commercial flights in Prescott, she is going to request additional marketing dollars from the state this coming year to promote “Denver to Arizona.” Such a promotion would be a “first” in the state and for the community, she said. John Heiney, City of Prescott community outreach manager, and

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tors will be enticed by the smell of roasting chestnuts and freshly baking cinnamon bread, while glass blowers, pewter pourers and woodcarvers demonstrate their craft. If hot, spicy wine doesn’t appeal, the old town is a short walk away where you can enjoy Kölsch, a beer only made in Cologne. Many French Christmas market shops have a distinctive miniature chalet design. Strasbourg, an Alsatian French city on this Rhine river cruise, is no exception. And, with 300 shops, Strasbourg is the oldest European Christmas market. It won’t take long to find a couple of my favorite things, bretzels and tarte flambé. Either of these handheld Alsatian treats caters to my craving for anything hot, topped with melted cheese and eaten while shopping for delicate French soaps and beeswax candles. A few years ago, I went to Prague for my birthday, which I often celebrate Dec. 31 through Jan. 3 … People are celebrating on all those days anyway, so why not?

Although the Christmas market was much quieter after the main event, I lucked out finding deeply discounted crafts the artists didn’t want to pack and take home. I loaded up on embroidered lace sachets bags, handblown and painted-glass ornaments, and puppets for grandkids. I was intrigued by the smell of ham and followed my nose to a slab of Prazska sunka, roasting pork cut off the leg to your size specification. I held my fingers about a half-inch apart, but the pitmaster was overly generous. It was a good thing too! My friend, who said she’d pass, kept asking for another bite of the savory sandwich I dressed with a thin spread of grainy mustard. The journey from Prague continues on the Danube to Nuremberg, where spiced almonds instead of chestnuts, and bratwurst instead of ham, tempt market visitors. The smell of warm gingerbread fills the crisp December air. Unlike your local grocery store gingerbread, these are a denser cookie made from dough fermented for weeks before baking. And, THE HERO EDITION • NEW YEAR 2020

Traveling • Dining • Entertainment of course, not far away from the gingerbread houses, you’ll find wooden cookie cutters if you want to attempt using them on your own once you return home. Nuremberg also has lovely music boxes, leathercrafts and wooden toys. The final stop on the Danube Christmas cruise is Vienna. Mozart, art, the Vienna Boys Choir and the Lipizzaner Stallion stables — there is so much to love about Vienna. The Christmas market, in the shadow of Schönbrunn Palace, has some of the most beautiful Advent concerts in Europe. To dunk in your mulled wine, try a piece of Kaisershmarrn, a sweet pastry somewhere between a crepe and a waffle and often containing fruit. I love my trips to Paris and always go in the winter to avoid heat and crowds. The first Christmas market I experienced there extended down Champs-Elysees through

the Tuileries Garden. The snow had started falling while I was inside a restaurant. When I walked out, the trees along the entire boulevard glittered with thousands of lights. Fat snowflakes sprinkled down, and I more or less stumbled into the market by chance while returning to my hotel. We are creatures of habit, and I admit I always get a mulled wine that I can never finish. I’ll also pass a dozen shops selling mounds of charcuterie and cheeses to find a chalet offering crispy pommes frites straight from the fryer served with a side of mayonnaise. There are several holiday markets scattered throughout the city, and some have ice-skating rinks and other children’s attractions. Of course, Santa Claus will be in attendance at all the markets. I heard he’s fond of crepes with Nutella.

There are short four- and five-day Seine river cruises that visit Rouen and Honfleur before returning to Paris during the holidays. There are so many options for river cruising during the holidays. However, no matter how much you visualize the trip, you have to start the process early. Because of limited dates, space sells out quickly. If you would like to explore the process and start planning your trip for next year, I invite you to give me a call. There are many options for a Christmas market cruise to fit most travel budgets. And, what a great gift to give someone who does the lion’s share of the holiday cooking, cleaning and entertaining. I’m visualizing my husband reading this. For complete information contact or call Tori Ward at ROX Travel. tori@roxtravel.com or 928-254-9968.

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f you are fortunate enough to be on Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott, Arizona at the stroke of 10:00pm or midnight you will be thrilled by the original Prescottonian spectacle of the Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop. Thousands will welcome 2020 on Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 from 8:30pm to 12:30am. This will be the 9th Annual event and is free to all ages. The festive 6-foot illuminated cowboy boot lowers down from a 40-foot flagpole with 2 drops; the first at 10pm and the second drop at midnight. As the crowd of thousands of people cheer both drops, fireworks will light up the night sky. The earlier drop occurs simultaneously with the traditional “Ball Drop” in New York City. It is especially popular with young families and those who wish to retire early. Many stay to cheer both drops because they enjoy the festivities. The boot descends from atop the historic Palace Building which is over 30 feet high. While not as big as the ball descending in Times Square since 1907, the Whiskey Row Boot Drop event is woven into Prescott’s holiday spirit and is a fitting closing celebration in Arizona’s Christmas City. The 6-foot fiber glass boot is getting much needed update this year and regular revelers will notice these improvements. The Boot’s builder, Stephan Markov of Morgan Sign Co., stated with a chuckle, “It needed a new sole!” He is also repairing some cracks and adding even more led lights to it, which will have more color combinations. It will also be on a different radio frequency so it can be operated from a further distance as it makes its way down the flagpole. The Boot Drop is a ‘must see’ event for residents of the quad cities, as well as an attraction drawing in visitors from across the country who enjoy the accommodations and dining in the Prescott area, not to mention the old west backdrop of historic Whiskey Row. Matt Brassard co-owner of M & M Entertainment & Production, the event planners, stated, “Last year was the first year we had quite a bit of snow, but there were still more than 4000 people who came to ring in the New Year. We figure if New York City

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can do it through a blizzard, we can manage it through our unpredictable weather as well. We’re hoping for clear skies this year.” Marco Espitia, co-owner of M & M Entertainment & Production stated, “Before the Boot Drop was created, New Year’s Eve locally was definitely not as festive. Today it’s an event where thousands of people join together in downtown Prescott to make memories of their best New Year’s ever. We are proud to be part of this truly fun commu-

nity event. There is no better place in Arizona to ring in the New Year.” In addition to the music with DJ Ed and MC Leza from Magic 99.1FM, live music by local band, 90 Proof will start at 8:30pm. Prizes will also be given away throughout the night, as well as rides on a Ferris wheel (weather permitting), and there will be food and drink from vendors on the street. For further information, contact Matt Brassard at (928) 848-4182 or go to bootdrop.com

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Prescott Valley Shines for the Holidays by Marnie Uhl, President/CEO, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce

he spirit of the season is alive and glowing in Prescott Valley. Its premier holiday destination, the Valley of Lights, anchors a community that celebrates the Christmas and holiday season with lights, music and art. Valley of Lights is a mile-long drive through animated and lighted displays in Fain Park. Each of the 60 displays consists of multiple parts decorated with thousands of lights that cover areas on both sides of the roadway. Everywhere you turn there is something magical to be seen, including overhead as you drive through each of the three beautiful tunnels. Valley of Lights is open seven days a week from 6 to 10 p.m. beginning Thanksgiving night through Dec. 30. There is no admission, however a suggested donation is $5 per vehicle, and you may go through as many times as you wish. For many this is a family tradition looked forward to every year. Valley of Lights is sponsored by local businesses and organizations and is presented by the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Town of Prescott Valley makes a huge investment for the holidays with lights around

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the Civic Center. The official lighting is done at the Holiday Festival of Lights, which this year is on Dec. 6. This great evening includes music from our local school choirs, a special holiday message from Mayor Kell Palguta and a reading of The Night Before Christmas. Each of the three buildings comprising the campus, along with trees, walls and shrubbery, are covered in thousands of lights. It is believed there are so many lights the Civic Center can be seen from space. (Although this has not been confirmed.) These lights are on every night until New Year’s Day. More lights fill the Prescott Valley Entertainment District with displays and a Singing Christmas Tree. This downtown treasure opens Thanksgiving night and can be seen each night until the New Year. Art plays a huge part of the holiday celebration with the Prescott Valley Arts and Culture Commission’s Create-a-Tree display. Trees are decorated by individuals, businesses, organizations and groups, and then put on display in the library. These trees are truly works of art as each

one has a special identity, and the creativity displayed is remarkable. Each year one tree is voted the “People’s Choice.” The trees can be seen during library hours from the night of the Holiday Festival of Lights through the New Year. The sounds of the season can be heard throughout Prescott Valley with musical and theatrical performances presented by local schools and youth groups. Live holiday shows are presented through Prescott Valley Performing Arts, the Bradshaw Mountain High School Drama Troupe and our local school choruses and bands. Our places of worship share beautifully the praises of the holiday season with their choir performances. Prescott Valley is a Christmas and holiday destination. Its variety of activities, displays and lights makes it the perfect place for everyone to enjoy the season. For more information on Prescott Valley and the surrounding community holiday activities contact the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce at 928-772-8857 or visit www. pvchamber.org.

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Exhibit at Sharlot Hall Museum opens January 25 For God, gold and glory! They came...they saw...they conquered. Whether trapping for beaver pelts, seeking a navigable waterway, mapping a route to the West, or grasping for the geologic riches, they came to a land called Arizona. Who were they? What did they find? And why was the area we know today as Prescott ”undiscovered country” until the middle of the Civil War? A new exhibit opens January 25 at Sharlot Hall Museum that invites you to join in “Exploring Arizona” - from its rich topography and geology... to its historical impact on settling the wild, western Frontier. From earliest Spanish explorations to the mountain men vying for beaver pelts... from adventurers seeking pathways to riches or miners seeking mineral wealth or ranchers and farmers seeking new beginnings... all this was found by “Exploring Arizona.” The exhibit identifies how Arizona is defined by its terrain and measured by its mineral resources... how it was surveyed and mapped to clarify its topographical opportunities for progress. It continues today as a vast oasis of adventure. Learn how “Arizona” got its name, the trials and trevails of its earliest explorers, and the progress made by those who chose to settle and build in the wild west frontier. The Museum is two blocks west of the Courthouse Plaza at 415 West Gurley, Prescott. For details, call (928) 445-3122 or visit the website: www.SharlotHallMuseum.org/ExploringAZ

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Park is island gateway to Arizona’s Christmas City by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott

n a typical day, driving into Prescott from the east, Veterans Memorial Island Park may go largely unnoticed. It consists of the statue, flagpole, trees and other monuments perched between Sheldon and Gurley streets, just before drivers reach downtown. However, during the winter holiday months the park transforms with ornaments and lights adorning the trees while greeting visitors to Arizona’s official Christmas City. What passersby likely do not know is the park has quite a history, as well as the meaning associated with the annual tradition of decorating the small island park. This tradition was started by former Yavapai County Supervisor Gheral Brownlow, who is revered for his numerous contributions to the community. It was he who organized the annual Courthouse Plaza Christmas lighting, including being the primary fundraiser, until the Prescott Chamber of Commerce took over. Brownlow was a Christmas enthusiast to say the least. His family and friends would decorate Veterans Memorial Park every year, always on the weekend after Thanksgiving. Unfortunately Brownlow passed away in March 2008, but his spirit is kept alive, especially through his friends and family who continue to honor his wishes. In a 2013 Daily Courier article, a close friend of his was quoted as stating, “Gheral asked me to do two things: Decorate the park each year and make sure Prescott doesn’t lose its designation as Arizona’s Christmas City.” Originally erected by the Arizona State Highway Commission and the City of Prescott, the City dedicated Veterans Memorial Island on July 4, 1954, “to the veterans of all United States wars in recognition of their sacrifice in the service of our country” by Mayor Joseph Allen. Positioned in a triangular-shaped lot between Gurley and Sheldon streets, in 2009 it was determined that prominent features within the park, such as a tall flagstone masonry obelisk designed by William (Bill) Aven, who worked with three governors of Arizona to obtain permission for the monument, would be relocated for the realignment of the

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Highway 69 and Highway 89 intersection. The small Veterans Memorial Island Park curved street next to the park is now named Aven Drive in his honor. Island Park, this time honoring 40 veterans During the realignment project, construcwith the Warrior’s Medal of Valor. This medal tion crews attempted to remove the obelisk, is minted for Native American nations to honflagpole and original plaque. Unfortunately, or all military personnel. Over the years, it has the masonry work on the obelisk was combeen presented to veterans and active duty promised and was said to have essentially personnel at various events, regardless of the crumbled apart. recipient’s cultural background. The front of the medal features the head After the intersection project was comof an eagle with an American flag in the backplete, the City became official owner of the ground and two eagle feathers at the bottom. small park and City engineering staff were Red, yellow, black and white stripes on the able to rebuild Veterans Memorial Park in late medal’s ribbon represent the four directions. 2009. Improvements to the park included The medal is said to carry healing energy. a speaker’s podium, bench seats designatIn November 2013, the friends and family ing Veterans Memorial Island on the back, of Brownlow decided to honor the fallen 19 electricity, lighting, and the original plaque, Granite Mountain Hotshots by incorporating now placed on a pedestal. New sidewalks purple lights, since purple is the color that and gutters resulted in some of the original honors fallen firefighters. Again, community weeping willow trees, planted by veterans in partners such as APS stepped in to help string 1954, having to be removed; however, they lights on the taller trees, such as a 30-foot were likely toward the end of their naturally blue spruce. Target and Walmart donated short life span. lights, Starbucks donated hot chocolate and Also in late 2009, a Veterans MemoriAlbertsons supplied doughnuts, all out of gratal Park rededication ceremony was held itude for the community efforts in keeping the honoring veterans. Shortly after, Brownlow entrance to Arizona’s Christmas City a legacy. was honored by the City with the planting Smaller trees in the park, including the smaller a 14-foot blue spruce inside the park. Local blue spruce planted in Brownlow’s honor, were business partners, including Arizona Public decorated with smaller colored lights. Service, Lowe’s, Walmart, Home Depot, True Somewhere along the way, the Prescott Value, Starbucks and Albertsons, graciously Downtown Partnership became involved with stepped up to enhance the holiday decorathe holiday decorating at Veterans Memorial tions normally seen at the park. With the Park, coupling its efforts with the downtown help of Brownlow’s dedicated friends the park Courthouse lighting. was decorated more elaborately than ever. Once the fountain statue Lady Ermintrude Following the park rededication, local vetwas restored and reinstalled to her home on erans’ groups hoped to find funding to add a the plaza in 2018, it created a situation for cavalry soldier sculpture, ultimately replacing the light string tree that used to be supportthe plaque. In 2010, local veterans groups ed by the statue. A decision was made to once again formed an alliance to have the relocate it to Veterans Memorial Park, where obelisk rebuilt. Two gentlemen, Larry Despain it welcomes residents and guests to the and Dave Ridenhour, constructed the current Christmas City. obelisk with longevity in mind. Another cereInformation for this article was obtained mony was held honoring Aven’s efforts from from Daily Courier archives, personal aclong ago, with his daughter Dorothy Aven counts and the Prescott Downtown PartMills onsite to celebrate. nership. For more information on Veterans In September 2011 a different kind of Memorial Park visit prescott-az.gov. ceremony took place in Veterans Memorial

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From Winston Churchill, to Sean Connery, to J.F.K., to John Wayne...all these men, as well as countless others throughout history, have had one thing in common...their love of a good cigar. What is it about smoking a premium cigar that can unite so many people from different backgrounds & time periods you may ask??? Well, to sum it up in one word, MANLINESS! There’s almost nothing that so embodies what is means to be a “man’s man” so to speak than enjoying a fine cigar coupled with a good single malt Scotch or a fine Cognac. Encase you may be new to the wonderful world of cigars, let’s explain what exactly a cigar is. A cigar is a rolled bundle of dried & fermented tobacco leaves made to be smoked. There are 3 parts of a cigar. The Foot, (the part you light), The Body, and The Head (the part you smoke). The head is capped off by the wrapper leaf so you’ll need to either cut part of the head off - (with a cigar cutter), or poke a hole in the head - (with a cigar punch), before smoking it. For a cigar to stay fresh, it must be kept in a humid environment. That’s where a humidor comes into play. A humidor is a humidity-controlled box used for storing cigars. It maintains a steady, desirable, moisture level & it also protects your cigars. For detailed instructions on how to properly smoke a cigar, as well as proper cigar etiquette, visit Arizona-Cigars.com where you’ll find several cigar-related articles and instructional information. In addition to a fine selection of premium cigars, you’ll also find all the essential cigar accessories such as humidors, cutters, punches, lighters, ashtrays, and more!!!

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“Daughters of Turtle Island” Exhibit at Smoki Museum Honors Contributions of Native Women by Alexandra Rudolph, Museum Operations Manager, The Smoki Museum of American Indian Arts and Culture

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id you know the first antidiscrimination act ever written into United States law was the result of a Tlingit woman’s tireless fight to better the lives of her family? Her name was Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, and the day the Antidiscrimination Act of 1945 was signed into law is a state holiday celebrating her life in Alaska. Did you know it was a Cherokee woman who helped us pioneer space travel, put a man on the moon and paved the way for all future interplanetary travel? Her name was Mary Golda Ross and her research, much of which is still classified, will one day help humanity travel to Mars. What about the Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe? Did you know it was their first female chief who helped form their tribal council and establish their reservation? Her name was Viola Jimulla. She and her husband Sam helped to secure tribal lands for many of your neighbors. She was also an extraordinary basket maker. To say that indigenous women are resilient is an understatement, a grossly minimal summary of their incredible strength, talents and leadership. Native women have been at the forefront of the arts, politics, sciences and education for decades. Their courage in the face of adversity and unwavering determination has shaped our cultural landscape more than we know. That is why, when The Smoki Museum of American Indian Arts and Culture set out to plan our next exhibit, it was clear what it needed to be. So “The Daughters of Turtle Island: A Tribute to Indigenous Women” at

the Smoki Museum is an exhibit not to be missed. Opening Jan. 4, it will run until June 2020. During the exhibit’s run the museum will be celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovich Day on Feb. 16 and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on May 5. Popular culture recognizes a few great indigenous women. Sacagawea and Pocahontas will undoubtedly be called to mind. Their contributions are well known, sometimes misconstrued in film and other media, and by no means should their accomplishments be disregarded. However, they are only two of the hundreds of incredible women who have shaped this country. A combination of biographical spotlights, artifacts and media presentations will bring the legacies of Turtle Island’s (North America’s) important indigenous women to life. These are women, both from the past and in our present, who have contributed to the shaping of our future. From tribal leaders like Wilma Mankiller, Trudie Jackson and Annie Dodge Wauneka to mathematician Mary Golda Ross and artists like contemporary Santa Clara Pueblo sculptor Roxanne Swentzell, who uses her art to advocate for the conservation of indigenous knowledge and the environment. From the pottery of the world-renowned Nampeyo family to the ballet performances by Maria Tallchief, Native women have brought beauty and grace to all they touch. The achievements of Native women are staggering and diverse. Our living women are of great importance to us. Their present-day efforts are changing the world around us as we speak. Activists like Suzan

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Shown Harjo have continued to secure the rights of Native people, carrying on the fight started by such pioneers as the 18th century lawyer and activist Lyda Conley. These advocates speak on a national scale, but local leadership roles of equal importance are being filled by Native youth. At powwows, young Native men and women compete and are honored by royalty titles. These titles place great responsibility on the shoulders of the young people who hold them. They are ambassadors for their communities and representatives for their cultures. They lead by example and encourage all Native youth to conserve and continue indigenous knowledge. A special presentation by our reigning Yavapai Apache princess will help educate visitors on the incredible respon-

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sibilities of Native royalty and youth. Sadly, the exhibit must also touch upon the heartbreaking and undeserved violence that afflicts North America’s Native women. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls study by the Urban Indian Health Institute in the United States and the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada released their final reports in 2019. Both studies resulted in the same conclusion: Indigenous women and girls suffer disproportionately high rates of violence, disappearances and murder, more than any other ethnic population. This blight has claimed the lives of countless women. Countless because exact numbers are not known. Inadequate record keeping, poor communica-

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tion between tribal and non-Native law enforcement and discrimination have made determining the true number of women effected extremely difficult. To bring awareness and to assist in the efforts to prevent the continuation of this epidemic a memorial wall will be created as part of the exhibit. Donations can be made by visitors and 100% of the proceeds will be given to Southwest Indigenous Women’s Coalition, a statewide tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalition serving the Tribes in Arizona. Additional information can be found at: www. swiwc.org and www.uihi.org. The Smoki Museum is located at 147 N. Arizona Ave. in Prescott. For more information visit www.smokimuseum.org or call 928-445-1230.

At powwows, young Native men and women compete and are honored by royalty titles. These titles place great responsibility on the shoulders of the young people who hold them.

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PRESCOTT EVENTS FOR EVERYONE INTO THE NEW YEAR ADULT EVENTS AZ HUMANITIES LECTURE: UNDERSTANDING FUNDAMENTALISM IN THE WORLD RELIGIONS Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Prof. Björn Krondorfer will discuss the features of religious fundamentalism in the traditions of Abrahamic religions. CHAIR YOGA Friday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. Chair yoga allows you to do yoga regardless of your ability. Chair yoga will help you keep and build your strength, flexibility and balance. Lori Wallach will lead the class; she has been teaching yoga for over 14 years. AZ HUMANITIES LECTURE: HYENAS IN PETTICOATS — HOW ARIZONA WOMEN STRUGGLED TO WIN THE VOTE! Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. As we celebrate the 100th birthday of the 19th Amendment in 2020, it’s time to look back at the enormous effort it took for women to be granted full citizenship and the vote. Western women got the vote long before their Eastern sisters, but don’t dare tell an Arizona suffragette that she had it easy. Presented by Jana Bommersbach, one of Arizona’s most honored and respected journalists. PRESCOTT ORIGAMI FANATICS Sunday, Feb. 2 at 1:30 p.m. Origami Hearts

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AZ HUMANITIES LECTURE: HONKY TONKS, BROTHELS AND MINING CAMPS IN OLD ARIZONA Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2:00 p.m. In pioneer Arizona, among the best places to experience the performing arts were in the mining towns. From the early popular music of ragtime and minstrelsy during the forming of these communities, evolved orchestras, opera and glee clubs— all in hamlets like Tombstone. Dr. Craváth shares stories and music of a time when performing live was the only way to enjoy the arts. Presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

YOUTH EVENTS COOKIE HOUSE DECORATING FOR KIDS Thursday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 or 3:30 p.m. Decorate graham cracker houses at the 12th annual Cookie House Decorating event. For children of all ages. Seating is limited, so make your group reservation today. Register online, at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.

Travel back in time and explore how other cultures tell stories with art, then create your own story art for your personal art gallery. For children ages 6-10. Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537. The Prescott Art Docents is a volunteer organization dedicated to sharing a love of art.

FAMILY STORYTIME Saturday, Jan.. 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 11 a.m. 20 to 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities for the whole family.

WIZARD OF OZ TEA PARTY FOR KIDS Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11:00 a.m. Discover exciting adventures when you follow the yellow brick road to our Tea Party for Kids! For children of all ages.

ART DAYS FOR KIDS Friday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m.

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t was thought that Christmas 1909 would be remembered forever in Prescott, although it has largely been forgotten. It was one of the most generous Christmases ever celebrated in the mile-high city, both in philanthropy and in snow. “In Williamson Valley (that Christmas) 36 inches of snow fell, an unheard-of condition for that elevation,” the newspaper reported, “while a few miles farther south it was 15 inches in Skull Valley. In the hills adjacent it was over 3 feet.” It was a blizzard “not heretofore experienced in the history of Northern Arizona.” The surprising snowstorm kept all indoors, as community and church events were canceled, and traffic did not get back to normal for days. Christmas 1909 would also see some great generosity by railroad entrepreneur Frank Murphy, a champion of Prescott, who gave away two large pieces of land in west Prescott. The first gift went to St. Joseph’s Academy.

“Following his desire to donate the greater portion of the Murphy addition to the city free of any consideration whatever other than a nominal one for maintenance of the zoo,” the paper explained, “FM Murphy yesterday gave to St. Joseph’s Academy in this city a Christmas present of…8 parcels of land… (which) comprises practically the entire mesa lands on which is situated the academy buildings.” As magnanimous as that gift was, Murphy had an even larger Christmas present for the city. “MURPHY PARK TO BE GIFT TO CITY,” the headline cried, “Arizona’s Prettiest Breathing Spot Will be Tendered to Prescott.” This bestowal would add yet another item on the long list of things Prescott had or did first in Arizona. According to the paper, the city would be “acquiring a park of its own for the first

time in the history of any Arizona municipal corporation.” The land was half a squaremile of “finely wooded ground,” which was “famed for its picturesque mountain views.” “The offer pleases me greatly,” Mayor Morris Goldwater said. “It delights me immensely to know that the city has an opportunity to have an attractive park. This proposition meets with my personal endorsement.” The mayor also “commended Mr. Murphy for his generosity and philanthropic citizenship for such a magnificent donation.” The city’s councilmen were equally excited. Murphy’s philanthropy extended well beyond the holiday season of 1909. Prescott added another “first” to its tally earlier in July when Murphy donated the land for the Arizona Pioneers’ Home, securing the location of the first government-run retirement facility in the U.S. in his favorite city. Yet this was only a part of Murphy’s land gifts to Prescott. He also donated the land for Mercy Hospital and the Yavapai Club. Perhaps more importantly, he was the man responsible for bringing the railroads that opened Prescott, Yavapai County and even the Territory of Arizona to the outside world. It’s a shame that practically nothing is left in the city to remember a man who gave it so much; he deserves better. Perhaps the portion of McCormick Street south of Goodwin that climbs the hill to the Pioneers’ Home should be renamed “Frank M. Murphy Way” in his honor. Sources: Weekly Journal-Miner, December 1909. Photo courtesy of Tim Gronek.

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The ROX Interview (continued) ...continued from page 106 KITTY SHANKWITZ: We had some stuff at home, like the coffee cup Frank was using in the movie. But we had to set up the office to look like it did back in 1980 with typewriters and steel desks, the old radio and stuff like that. We hit every thrift store around. FRANK SHANKWITZ: And the people from the movie would go around the town and ask people, “Can we use your house?” (laughs) PRESCOTT LIVING: How many of the wish kids have you met? FRANK SHANKWITZ: Thousands. PRESCOTT LIVING: That has to be touching. How do you keep your stability? That must be hard. FRANK SHANKWITZ: You can’t break down in front of the kids. You want to but can’t. Now I get to meet wish kids who are now adults. They’ll come up and say, “I’m a ‘Wish’ kid.” I’ll ask what was your wish. And I’ll look at their eyes, and you see them relive that time in their lives. It could be 20 years ago, and you can see them relive that whole thing. I also get so many people to come up and say I’m the mother, father, aunt, uncle, grandparent, brother, sister of a wish child. There are many wish kids I’ve stayed in contact with. One is Jazzlyn Urenda from

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The Wish Man movie received Honorable Mention at Cannes and won Best Picture Award at the Prescott Film Festival.

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In November, Kitty and Frank were presented with the Arizona Ambassadors of the Year Award by The Consular Corps of Arizona.

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Bagdad, Arizona. I think she was 10 or 11 when we first met her. Two years ago, I get a call from her and she says, “I’m in my senior year and graduating, would you be our commencement speaker?” Now I’ve spoken at Harvard, Ohio State and all over. She asked what do you charge. And I said for you I’ll give a reduced fee, $2,000.” You could hear the hesitation on the phone, and she says, “I think we can do it. We’re going to have bake sales and car washes.” So, we go over to Bagdad. They put us up at one of the mining executive homes who was on vacation, gave us tours and everything else. And we did the commencement speech for the 15 people in her class. At the end she said we’ve got this check for you. I asked, “Are you going to go on your senior trip? You put that money on your senior trip. But I need one dollar, so she gave me a dollar, and that was my fee.” (laughs) KITTY SHANKWITZ: They gave him a copper plaque they made at the mine. The whole community, it’s just unbelievable how they treated us. PRESCOTT LIVING: Any final thoughts you want to share? Anything you’d like readers to take away? FRANK SHANKWITZ: I wrote this down: Be kind. When somebody needs help, try to help them. Everyone can be a hero. You don’t have to have money to help. You can

give your time. Kitty and I live on retirements, but we are able to give a lot of our time to help people out. One of the touching moments I have from Make-A-Wish with children is in the book. Make-A-Wish sent me to Guam, Saipan and Tinian; 11 exhausting days. And come one of the last days, and I just wanted to jump in the ocean. All of sudden there’s a knock on the door. “Frank, we’re going to take you and a lot of wish kids to this special, private beach.” So we go to this beach. It’s strictly for the natives of Guam, not tourists. When we get there, it’s like a scene out of a movie, just incredibly beautiful. We have all these wish kids getting in the ocean, playing in the ocean. They have this big luau they brought in, and I’m having so much fun with these kids. I get in line to eat, and they say, “No, no you sit down,” and they bring me my food, they bring me iced tea. These are wish kids waiting on me. That just got to me so much. I started getting all teary eyed, excused myself and grabbed a cigar and started walking down the beach. I just wanted to be alone. Then all of a sudden, I’ve got all these kids walking with me down the beach. That was just so emotional to me. Because we’ve taken care of wish kids for years. Suddenly, the wish kids were taking care of me. 

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